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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Weather

Solstice approaches — longest light. Day 88 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Wisconsin Rapids weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Monday, June 15 at 8:11 AM
54
°
Clear
Feels like
51°
Humidity
71%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
12:14 AM
Sunset
3:45 PM
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastWisconsin Rapids, WI: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 53 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 53°H 73°
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 15
    Overcast
    —
    —
    73°46°—
  2. Tuesday
    Jun 16
    Drizzle
    61%
    0.03″
    67°53°-6°
  3. Wednesday
    Jun 17
    Showers
    98%
    0.72″
    61°51°-6°
  4. Thursday
    Jun 18
    Drizzle
    80%
    0.08″
    67°51°+6°
  5. Friday
    Jun 19
    Light Drizzle
    —
    —
    65°45°-2°
  6. Saturday
    Jun 20
    Light Drizzle
    11%
    —
    72°49°+7°
  7. Sunday
    Jun 21
    Light Drizzle
    20%
    —
    70°53°-2°
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Next 24 hours · Cool now
48°63°78°6a12p6p12anow 54°high 73°low 53°PRECIP %
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
WSW
248° · backing 55°
Direction
WSW
248°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
9
mph
Peak 24h
25
avg 8
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 8 · pk 25 @ 2:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 175SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 55° from the wsw.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
977.3
+1.2 mb in 3h · rising · 28.86 inHg
Now
977.3
mb
3h
+1.2
mb
12h
+0.3
mb
24h
+2.1
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 975–978
970975980985-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW978.2975.2977.3
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Air quality
19
AQI
Good
↓-7 in 6h▲Peak ~29 @ 7 PM

AQI 19 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 7 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline).

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 7 PM.

PM 2.5Good
1.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
2μg/m³
NO₂Good
3μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERGood
45μg/m³
UV IndexLow
1.4

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMON7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³300
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
0%
CLEAR
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
47.9mi
UNLIMITED
108 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
13:11 UTC · Wisconsin Rapids, WI · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
13:11 UTC · Wisconsin Rapids, WI · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Satellite · infrared · animated
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Almanac · Monday, June 15
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
Civil dawn
4:39 AM
Sunrise
12:14 AM
Daylight
15h 31m
Sunset
3:45 PM
Civil dusk
9:23 PM
Planting note
Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
The moon
New Moon
0% illuminated
Moonrise
5:11 AM
Moonset
9:07 PM
In sign
♋︎ Cancer
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Microseason
Jun 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

cultural
Jan 145% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Wisconsin Rapids at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 17°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: May 12 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 11–15
  • Planting window: Stake and prune tomato suckers. Watch for squash vine borers.

16-Day Forecast — Wisconsin Rapids

  1. Mon73°46°4%
  2. Tue67°53°61%
  3. Wed61°51°98%
  4. Thu67°51°80%
  5. Fri65°45°6%
  6. Sat72°49°11%
  7. Sun70°53°20%
  8. Mon70°49°16%
  9. Tue76°52°11%
  10. Wed76°54°28%
  11. Thu76°58°21%
  12. Fri83°68°27%
  13. Sat86°71°29%
  14. Sun81°62°38%
  15. Mon82°57°48%
  16. Tue85°64°45%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 15, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Wisconsin Rapids

SPC has placed Wisconsin Rapids in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 11–15

Solstice approaches — longest light

Sunrise before 5:30 AM; sunset nearly 8:30 PM.

Day 166 of 365 · Wedge 33 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
April——
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radisheslettuce, peas, radishes
Junelettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
Augusttomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
October—winter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

Wisconsin Rapids peaks at about 70°F in July and bottoms near 15°F in January; June brings the heaviest rain (4.8 inches) and February the least (1.1 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January15°1.1″4
February18°1.1″3
March30°1.8″5
April43°3.3″7
May56°3.9″8
June66°4.8″8
July70°3.8″7
August68°4.0″6
September59°3.4″6
October47°2.8″5
November33°1.8″4
December21°1.5″4

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, Wisconsin Rapids runs from a 15°F January mean to 70°F in July, a 55°F seasonal spread, with near 33.4 inches of precipitation across about 66 wet days.

Wisconsin Rapids's rain peaks in summer: June brings 4.8 inches over 7.5 thunderstorm-fed days, while February sees just 1.1 inches across 3.0 days under cooler, drier air. That summer-storm rhythm groups Wisconsin Rapids with places like Port Edwards, WI, Biron, WI and Lake Wazeecha, WI.

Wisconsin Rapids reaches its last hard frost near late-May; that is the cue for kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Heat-demanding starts go out a fortnight on in Wisconsin Rapids, after the soil warms and cold snaps clear. Frost returns to Wisconsin Rapids near early-October, ending the tender-crop season. Wisconsin Rapids's low ground holds frost later into spring than Wisconsin Rapids's benches, which run 3-5 days ahead.

Similar climates: Port Edwards, WI, Biron, WI, Lake Wazeecha, WI, Nekoosa, WI, Rudolph, WI.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids's last spring frost lands near mid-May, and in Wisconsin Rapids the first fall frost follows around mid-October.
What is the rainy season in Wisconsin Rapids?
Rainfall in Wisconsin Rapids peaks in June near 4.8 inches, out of about 33 inches annually.
What is the warmest month in Wisconsin Rapids?
The warmest stretch in Wisconsin Rapids comes in July, around 70°F on average.
What is the coldest month in Wisconsin Rapids?
On average January is the chilliest month in Wisconsin Rapids, about 15°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Wisconsin Rapids?
Time tomatoes in Wisconsin Rapids for two weeks after mid-May; peas and greens start at Wisconsin Rapids's frost line.
How many rainy days does Wisconsin Rapids get?
Wisconsin Rapids averages about 66 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids's USDA zone comes from its January mean (15°F); enter the ZIP on the USDA lookup for the number.
What is the 10-day forecast for Wisconsin Rapids?
Wisconsin Rapids's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Wisconsin Rapids?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Wisconsin Rapids in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Wisconsin Rapids?
Current conditions for Wisconsin Rapids and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Wisconsin Rapids forecast updated?
The Wisconsin Rapids forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Wisconsin Rapids?
Day length in Wisconsin Rapids peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Wisconsin Rapids?
The next few days in Wisconsin Rapids's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin occupies a warm-summer humid continental zone, with January means near 15°F and July around 70°F — a 55°F swing.

Across the year, Wisconsin Rapids collects about 33 inches of precipitation over roughly 66 days with measurable rain or snow.

Latitude 44.4°N gives Wisconsin Rapids its 55°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Wisconsin Rapids's growing season.

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ZIP codes in Wisconsin Rapids

  • 54495
  • 54494

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.