Wausau Weather in January

What's the weather like in Wausau (Wisconsin) in January 2024?

The climate in Wausau during January can be summarized as very cold and dry.

January is in the winter in Wausau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -17°C (2°F) is normal.

Wausau weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -5.9°C 21.4°F
Nightly temperature -16.5°C 2.3°F
Average temperature -11.2°C 11.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 25 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 4.3°C 39.7°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wausau with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Wausau

Wausau average temperature in January

January rainfall

Wausau average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Wausau average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wausau in January 2024.

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Wausau weather stats

Wausau weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.8°C 80.2°F
Driest month: February 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -6.2°C 20.8°F
Wettest month: August 109mm 4.3ins
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