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Fort Atkinson (WI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Fort Atkinson can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Fort Atkinson can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -2°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Fort Atkinson experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 956 mm yearly. The climate in Fort Atkinson shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 143 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 35 mm of snowfall over 10 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Fort Atkinson Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Fort Atkinson serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Madison, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Madison, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Forecast for Fort Atkinson (WI)

Sun   Dec 22
0°C | -17°C
S 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
2°C | -2°C
S 5 m/s
1.2 mm
overcast and sleet

overcast and sleet

Tue   Dec 24
1°C | -3°C
N 2 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Fort Atkinson in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Fort Atkinson?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Fort Atkinson?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fort Atkinson?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fort Atkinson?
    June tops the wettest month list with 143 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fort Atkinson?
    January is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Fort Atkinson?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 308 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.