Shawano County Climate
Shawano County, Wisconsin
Avg Annual Temp
43.1°F
Annual Precip
33.1"
Annual Snowfall
47.9"
Extreme Heat Days
4.5
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Shawano County Weather
A Classic Northern Climate
Shawano County maintains an annual average temperature of 43.1°F, placing it well below the national median. This reflects a typical humid continental climate where cold air from Canada frequently influences local weather patterns.
Cooler Than the State Average
The county's 43.1°F average sits below the Wisconsin state average of 44.4°F. It marks the transition into the cooler Northwoods region, experiencing more persistent cold than the southern lakefront counties.
Comparing the Regional Chill
Shawano is cooler than its southeastern neighbor Sheboygan, which averages 45.9°F. Its annual precipitation of 33.1 inches is slightly lower than the state norm of 34.5 inches, indicating a somewhat drier interior climate.
Snowy Winters and Mild Summers
Residents navigate 47.9 inches of annual snowfall and winter averages of just 17.8°F. Summers remain comfortable with a 68.5°F July average and only 5 days per year reaching 90°F.
Preparing for Significant Cold
Prioritize high-efficiency heating systems to manage January lows that average 14.6°F. Reliable snow removal equipment is a necessity for the nearly four feet of snow that falls each year.
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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.