January Rainfall and Precipitation in Wisconsin

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Wisconsin, the United States of America in January.

Wisconsin, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in January precipitation ranging from a low 14 mm (0.6 in) in Saint Croix Falls to a moderate 43 mm (1.7 in) in Elkhorn. January is a winter month. On average, January is the driest month of the year in Wisconsin, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Wisconsin precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snowfall does Wisconsin, the United States of America receive in January?

Lake Geneva sees moderate snowfall in January, averaging around 43 mm (1.7 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Wisconsin, the United States of America in January?

Lake Geneva sees roughly 10 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Wisconsin, the United States of America?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Wisconsin, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Wisconsin, the United States of America?

Elkhorn is the wettest city in Wisconsin, the United States of America in January according to our database, with average snowfall of around 43 mm (1.7 in).

What is the driest city in January in Wisconsin, the United States of America?

The driest place is Saint Croix Falls with an average snowfall of 14 mm (0.6 in) according to our data.

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