Vilas County Climate
Vilas County, Wisconsin
Avg Annual Temp
39.8°F
Annual Precip
33.1"
Annual Snowfall
89.0"
Extreme Heat Days
2.266666666666666
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Vilas County Weather
Wisconsin's Ice Box
Vilas County is defined by an annual average temperature of just 39.8°F, one of the lowest in the continental U.S. This extreme northern climate is characterized by intense, long-lasting winters.
Coldest in the Region
Vilas is far colder than the Wisconsin state average of 44.4°F. While its 33.1 inches of precipitation is near the state norm, the vast majority of it arrives as snow.
Regional Snow Leader
The county receives a massive 89.0 inches of snow annually, nearly double that of Shawano or Sheboygan. Its 39.8°F average temperature makes it a distinct outlier even among its northern neighbors.
Extreme Snow and Brief Summers
Winters are brutal, with January averages of 10.7°F and nearly 90 inches of snowfall. Summers are exceptionally cool, with a 65.9°F July average and only 2 days per year over 90°F.
Built for the Northwoods
Professional-grade snow removal and extreme-cold survival gear are essential for the 14.0°F winter average. Invest in the best possible insulation, as heating is a year-round priority in this environment.
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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.