Counties with the coldest winters in Wisconsin
#24. Chippewa County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 28.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.1 degrees
#24. Dunn County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 28.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.6 degrees
#24. Menominee County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 28.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 15.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 15.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13 degrees
#22. Clark County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14 degrees
#22. Marinette County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 16.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +11.9 degrees
#21. Marathon County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
#20. Pierce County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 14.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.6 degrees
#19. St. Croix County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.4 degrees
#18. Polk County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
#17. Barron County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
#16. Burnett County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.7 degrees
#15. Rusk County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
#14. Taylor County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.5 degrees
#12. Bayfield County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14 degrees
#12. Langlade County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.9 degrees
#11. Lincoln County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13 degrees
#10. Washburn County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.3 degrees
#9. Douglas County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
#8. Florence County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 13.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.3 degrees
#7. Sawyer County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +14.2 degrees
#6. Ashland County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.2 degrees
#5. Forest County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.5 degrees
#4. Price County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 25.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +13.1 degrees
#3. Oneida County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 12.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.4 degrees
#2. Iron County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.4 degrees
#1. Vilas County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 24.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 11.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +12.2 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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