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Onalaska (WI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Onalaska experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Onalaska is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -3°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Onalaska receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 955 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives high rainfall, averaging 146 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 24 mm over 8 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Onalaska Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Onalaska (WI)

Sun   Dec 22
2°C | -7°C
SE 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
2°C | -1°C
NW 4 m/s
4.2 mm
overcast and  chance of snow

overcast and chance of snow

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

overcast and no rain

The best time of year to visit Onalaska 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 Onalaska?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Onalaska?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Onalaska?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Onalaska?
    June tops the wettest month list with 146 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Onalaska?
    January is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.