Temperature in Wisconsin in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Wisconsin, the United States of America this January.

Wisconsin, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging from -6°C (21°F) in Minocqua to -1°C (30°F) in Kenosha. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C (16°F) in Kenosha and -16°C (3°F) in Minocqua. January is a winter month. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Wisconsin, the United States of America in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Wisconsin on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Wisconsin in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Wisconsin temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Wisconsin, the United States of America in January?

Daytime temperatures in Lake Geneva typically peak at -2°C (28°F) in January, putting it in the very low range.

How cold does it get at night in Wisconsin, the United States of America in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Lake Geneva typically drop to around -11°C (12°F) in January.

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

Kenosha tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around -9°C (16°F).

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

For the month of January, Minocqua is the most temperate city in Wisconsin, the United States of America based on our records. Highs average -6°C (21°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around -16°C (3°F).

How much sun does Wisconsin, the United States of America get in January?

Lake Geneva enjoys a balanced 138 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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