Pierce County Climate
Pierce County, Wisconsin
Avg Annual Temp
42.8°F
Annual Precip
35.0"
Annual Snowfall
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Extreme Heat Days
6.1
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Pierce County Weather
Cold and Crisp Northwest Edge
Pierce County's 42.8°F average temperature is more than 11 degrees colder than the national median. This reflects its northern latitude and distance from moderating Great Lakes influences.
Colder Than State Norms
At 42.8°F, the county is notably chillier than the 44.4°F Wisconsin average. Residents here face longer freeze periods than those in the central or southern parts of the state.
Chillier than Nearby Pepin
Pierce is significantly colder than neighboring Pepin County (45.1°F) and Monroe (45.4°F). Despite the cold, it maintains a healthy 35.0 inches of annual precipitation.
Icy Winters and Moderate Summers
January is particularly harsh with an average temperature of 12.6°F. Summers remain mostly comfortable, though the county still sees 6 days per year reaching 90°F.
Winterize for Extreme Cold
Though local snowfall records are limited for this county, the 12.6°F January average demands high-efficiency heating. Prepare for 35 inches of rain with proper gutter maintenance and basement waterproofing.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.