Wisconsin in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Wisconsin in january 2025
The weather in Wisconsin in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 316.9cm
Weather at 6am
16°F
Snow showers
26% of time
22%
21%
17%
Weather at 12pm
22°F
Snow showers
28% of time
27%
22%
15%
Weather at 6pm
20°F
Snow showers
31% of time
21%
20%
17%
Weather at 3am
16°F
32%
21%
21%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Wisconsin in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Wisconsin in january.
The climate of Wisconsin in january is very bad
The climate in january in Wisconsin is quite dry (with 2.3in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this city this month. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 23°F. The minimum is 14°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Wisconsin is 20°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Wisconsin in the month of january with a maximum record of 45°F in 2013 and a minimum record of -29°F in 2019.
On average, in Wisconsin, the days of january last 09:18. The sun rises at 07:26 and sunset is at 16:44.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Wisconsin:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Wisconsin.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Wisconsin in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 45°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -29°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 4°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 316.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.65km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:44 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:18 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Wisconsin in january 2024:
23°F to 32°F
27°F to 36°F
29°F to 31°F
22°F to 29°F
23°F to 32°F
29°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 32°F
23°F to 31°F
18°F to 29°F
29°F to 31°F
18°F to 22°F
-0°F to 11°F
-14°F to 4°F
-14°F to 2°F
-7°F to 9°F
-5°F to 11°F
2°F to 13°F
-5°F to 14°F
-5°F to 14°F
22°F to 32°F
32°F to 32°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
22°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 40°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Wisconsin:
| Chicago in january | very bad weather |
| Illinois in january | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in january | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in january | very bad weather |
| Detroit in january | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in january | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in january | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in january | very bad weather |
| Cleveland in january | very bad weather |
| Sioux Falls in january | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in january | very bad weather |
| Missouri in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Wisconsin in january:
Weather data for Wisconsin for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Wisconsin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Wisconsin can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Wisconsin.