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Wausau weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Wausau swings 63°F across the year, from 78°F highs in July to 15°F lows in January, and April is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 33 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
78°F average high
Coldest month
January
15°F average low
Wettest month
April
33 in a year
Below freezing
5 months
January, February, March, November and December
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
39,000
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NWS, American, European side by side around Wausau and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Wausau hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Wausau 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Wausau, Wisconsin (WI) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 78°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 15°F), with roughly 33 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Wausau right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Wausau climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
27°
15°
Feb
36°
17°
Mar
41°
22°
Apr
53°
33°
May
68°
47°
Jun
76°
57°
Jul
78°
59°
Aug
77°
59°
Sep
74°
55°
Oct
59°
43°
Nov
43°
30°
Dec
33°
21°

Which forecast is most accurate in Wausau?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
94
/100rank #1
95±0.5°F98±0.6 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
81
/100rank #2
77±2.3°F96±1.2 mph7687% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Wausau today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Wausau today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Wausau today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Wausau and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Wausau?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Wausau (CheckWeather Score 94/100), ahead of the American at 81. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Wausau?
July is typically the warmest month in Wausau, with average highs around 78°F.
How cold does Wausau get?
The coldest month in Wausau is January, when overnight lows average about 15°F.
How much rain does Wausau get?
Wausau sees roughly 33 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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