Wausau Record Herald Weather Records (USC00478971)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Wausau Record Herald (USC00478971), Wisconsin, United States, with 66 years of record.
Key Facts for Wausau Record Herald
- Wausau Record Herald (USC00478971) is a weather station in Wisconsin, United States at 44.95 latitude and -89.62 longitude, 372 m (1,220 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1895 to 1960, 66 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Wausau Record Herald still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Wausau Record Herald tied a daily record low minimum temperature of -24.4 C (-11.9 F) on 23 December 1960.
About the Station
- Location: Wisconsin, United States, 44.95 latitude, -89.62 longitude.
- Elevation: 372 m (1,220 ft).
- Period of record: 1895 to 1960, 66 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -1.7 C (28.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 42 |
| 1896 | 49 |
| 1897 | 53 |
| 1898 | 27 |
| 1899 | 46 |
| 1900 | 34 |
| 1901 | 12 |
| 1902 | 23 |
| 1903 | 31 |
| 1904 | 39 |
| 1905 | 21 |
| 1906 | 27 |
| 1907 | 31 |
| 1908 | 34 |
| 1909 | 35 |
| 1910 | 31 |
| 1911 | 31 |
| 1912 | 47 |
| 1913 | 33 |
| 1914 | 34 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1934 | 37 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1936 | 56 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 24 |
| 1939 | 34 |
| 1940 | 18 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 29 |
| 1943 | 23 |
| 1944 | 31 |
| 1945 | 34 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 32 |
| 1951 | 31 |
| 1952 | 28 |
| 1953 | 26 |
| 1954 | 26 |
| 1955 | 32 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 21 |
| 1960 | 21 |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jul: 118.9 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) | 5 January 1946 |
| Feb | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 21 February 1937 |
| Mar | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 14 March 1913 |
| Apr | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) | 27 April 1899 |
| May | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) | 6 May 1936 |
| Jun | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) | 30 June 1938 |
| Jul | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) | 1 July 1903 |
| Aug | 112.3 mm (4.4 in) | 31 August 1938 |
| Sep | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 4 September 1941 |
| Oct | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) | 3 October 1900 |
| Nov | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 6 November 1956 |
| Dec | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 28 December 1959 |
Period of Record Coverage
1895 to 1960| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 263 | 72% | No |
| 1896 | 342 | 93% | Yes |
| 1897 | 308 | 84% | No |
| 1898 | 281 | 77% | No |
| 1899 | 309 | 85% | No |
| 1900 | 244 | 67% | No |
| 1901 | 124 | 34% | No |
| 1902 | 287 | 79% | No |
| 1903 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 1904 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 1905 | 288 | 79% | No |
| 1906 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 1907 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1908 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1909 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1910 | 334 | 92% | Yes |
| 1911 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 1912 | 352 | 96% | Yes |
| 1913 | 348 | 95% | Yes |
| 1914 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 1915 | 170 | 47% | No |
| 1933 | 149 | 41% | No |
| 1934 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1935 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1936 | 364 | 99% | Yes |
| 1937 | 349 | 96% | Yes |
| 1938 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1939 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1940 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1941 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1942 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1943 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1944 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1945 | 355 | 97% | Yes |
| 1946 | 305 | 84% | No |
| 1947 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 1948 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1949 | 359 | 98% | Yes |
| 1950 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1951 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1952 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1953 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1954 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1955 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 December 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily low min (Tie) | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) | tie | 46 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 December 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily low max | -15.0 C (5.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 17 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily high max | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 19 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily rain | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 16 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily high min | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 12 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 November 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily low min | -11.7 C (10.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 64 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 October 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily rain | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 60 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 October 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily low min | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 63 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily low min | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 63 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 1 year | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 September 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily high max (Tie) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | tie | 27 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily high max (Tie) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 52 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 September 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 64 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 September 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily high max (Tie) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 23 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 September 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | monthly high min (Tie) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 20 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 August 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily low min | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 60 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily rain | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 5.6 mm (0.22 in) | 49 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 July 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily low min (Tie) | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | tie | 58 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 July 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily rain | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 12.4 mm (0.5 in) | 14 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 1960 | Wausau Record Herald, US | daily rain | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | 64 years | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
34 complete years, 1896 to 1960| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | 6.1 C | -0.79 C |
| 1906 | 6.7 C | -0.12 C |
| 1907 | 5.3 C | -1.58 C |
| 1908 | 7.2 C | +0.33 C |
| 1909 | 6.3 C | -0.50 C |
| 1911 | 6.8 C | -0.04 C |
| 1912 | 5.2 C | -1.61 C |
| 1913 | 6.2 C | -0.60 C |
| 1914 | 5.7 C | -1.11 C |
| 1934 | 7.5 C | +0.65 C |
| 1935 | 6.4 C | -0.45 C |
| 1936 | 6.4 C | -0.45 C |
| 1938 | 7.9 C | +1.05 C |
| 1939 | 7.8 C | +0.92 C |
| 1940 | 6.5 C | -0.39 C |
| 1941 | 8.2 C | +1.38 C |
| 1942 | 7.2 C | +0.40 C |
| 1943 | 6.5 C | -0.38 C |
| 1944 | 7.9 C | +1.08 C |
| 1945 | 6.2 C | -0.69 C |
| 1947 | 7.1 C | +0.27 C |
| 1948 | 7.4 C | +0.59 C |
| 1949 | 8.2 C | +1.33 C |
| 1950 | 5.7 C | -1.13 C |
| 1951 | 6.0 C | -0.87 C |
| 1952 | 7.8 C | +0.96 C |
| 1953 | 8.2 C | +1.33 C |
| 1954 | 7.6 C | +0.75 C |
| 1955 | 7.6 C | +0.72 C |
| 1956 | 7.0 C | +0.11 C |
| 1957 | 7.1 C | +0.23 C |
| 1958 | 6.6 C | -0.24 C |
| 1959 | 6.3 C | -0.55 C |
| 1960 | 6.3 C | -0.52 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.18 C (0.04 to 0.33) per decade over 1896 to 1960. In Fahrenheit: 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.6) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 34 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.18 C (0.04 to 0.33) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.6) per decade | 1896 to 1960 | 34 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.4 F (0.1 to 0.7) per decade | 1896 to 1960 | 34 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.15 C (-0.01 to 0.32) per decade | 0.28 F (-0.02 to 0.57) per decade | 1896 to 1960 | 34 | Not clearly different from zero |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1895 to 1960| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 41.7 C (107.1 F) | 1936 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 49 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) | 1899 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 49 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) | 1903 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) | 49 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) | 1900 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) | 49 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 47 days | 1952 | 20 days | 49 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1896 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1897 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1898 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1899 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1900 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1901 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1902 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1903 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1904 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1905 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1906 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1907 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1908 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1909 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1910 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1911 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1912 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1913 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1914 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1915 | 29.4 C (84.9 F) |
| 1933 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1934 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1935 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1936 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1937 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1938 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1939 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1940 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1941 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1942 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1943 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1944 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1945 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1946 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1947 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1948 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1949 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1950 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1951 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1952 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1953 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1954 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1955 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1956 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1957 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1958 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1959 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1960 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1896 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1897 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1898 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1899 | -40.0 C (-40.0 F) |
| 1900 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1901 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1902 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1903 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1904 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1905 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1906 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1907 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1908 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1909 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1910 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1911 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1912 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1913 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1914 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1915 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1933 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1934 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1935 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1936 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1937 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1938 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1939 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1940 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1941 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1942 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1943 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1944 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1945 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1946 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1947 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1948 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1949 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1950 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1951 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1952 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1953 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1954 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1955 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1956 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1957 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1958 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1959 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1960 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1896 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1897 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1898 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1899 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1900 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1901 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1902 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1903 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1904 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1905 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1906 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1907 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1908 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1909 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1910 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1911 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1912 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1913 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1914 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1915 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1933 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1934 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1935 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1936 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1937 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1938 | 113.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1939 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1940 | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1941 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1942 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1943 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1944 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1945 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1946 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1947 | 83.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1948 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1949 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1950 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1951 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1952 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1953 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1954 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1955 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1956 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1957 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1958 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1959 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1960 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 76.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1896 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1897 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1898 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1899 | 85.3 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1900 | 203.2 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1901 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1902 | 68.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1903 | 165.7 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1904 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1905 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1906 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1907 | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1908 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1909 | 63.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1910 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1911 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1912 | 119.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1913 | 74.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1914 | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1915 | 44.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1933 | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1934 | 113.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1935 | 102.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1936 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1937 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1938 | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1939 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1940 | 152.7 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1941 | 122.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1942 | 146.1 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1943 | 125.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1944 | 105.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1945 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1946 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1947 | 153.2 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1948 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1949 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1950 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1951 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1952 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1953 | 200.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1954 | 67.9 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1955 | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1956 | 54.5 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1957 | 65.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1958 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1959 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1960 | 114.1 mm (4.5 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1895 | 14 days |
| 1896 | 18 days |
| 1897 | 15 days |
| 1898 | 19 days |
| 1899 | 21 days |
| 1900 | 18 days |
| 1901 | 14 days |
| 1902 | 20 days |
| 1903 | 24 days |
| 1904 | 40 days |
| 1905 | 18 days |
| 1906 | 16 days |
| 1907 | 27 days |
| 1908 | 25 days |
| 1909 | 26 days |
| 1910 | 24 days |
| 1911 | 15 days |
| 1912 | 41 days |
| 1913 | 30 days |
| 1914 | 19 days |
| 1915 | 20 days |
| 1933 | 17 days |
| 1934 | 39 days |
| 1935 | 13 days |
| 1936 | 25 days |
| 1937 | 23 days |
| 1938 | 21 days |
| 1939 | 21 days |
| 1940 | 18 days |
| 1941 | 15 days |
| 1942 | 20 days |
| 1943 | 46 days |
| 1944 | 26 days |
| 1945 | 17 days |
| 1946 | 14 days |
| 1947 | 21 days |
| 1948 | 17 days |
| 1949 | 22 days |
| 1950 | 20 days |
| 1951 | 18 days |
| 1952 | 47 days |
| 1953 | 31 days |
| 1954 | 21 days |
| 1955 | 18 days |
| 1956 | 18 days |
| 1957 | 14 days |
| 1958 | 19 days |
| 1959 | 15 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
34 years with a frostAcross 34 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Wausau Record Herald falls on 12 May and the median first autumn frost on 29 September, which leaves a median of 145 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +0.2 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1909 to 1960) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 12 May | n/a | 12 May | n/a | -0.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 29 September | n/a | 29 September | n/a | -0.3 days per decade |
| Growing days | 145 days | n/a | 145 days | n/a | +0.2 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
33 years, 1896 to 1960A day with at least 56.4 mm (2.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 137.2 mm (5.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) | |
| 5 years | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 25 years | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 50 years | 121.8 mm (4.8 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
| 100 years | 137.2 mm (5.4 in) | Longer than the 33 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 33 years of values from 1896 to 1960.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 118.9 mm (4.7 in) in 1903; 113.8 mm (4.5 in) in 1938; 96.0 mm (3.8 in) in 1945.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).