Ashland, Wisconsin Climate
United States
Pop. 8,040 Elev. 195 m / 640 ft
TZ: America/Chicago (UTC-5) ·
Ashland has harsh winters with January lows averaging 5°F (-15°C), and mild summers with July highs of 81°F (27°C). Wind chill can push winter lows to -6°F (-21°C). Rain falls on about 38 days per year (24.1 in / 611 mm total), with snow on 10 days and 98 in (2501 mm) of annual accumulation. Overcast skies are common, with only 97 sunny days per year. Ocean water temperatures reach 70°F (21°C) in summer.
| Temperature | 81°F (27°C) high | 5°F (-15°C) low |
| Feels like | 84°F (29°C) high | -6°F (-21°C) low |
| Rain | 38 days | 24.1 in (611 mm) /yr |
| Snow | 10 days | 98.5 in (2501 mm) /yr |
| Sky | 97 sunny | 19 stormy |
| Wind | 2.9 mph (1.3 m/s) avg |
Looking for a place with a climate like Ashland? Explore and filter 150,000+ cities worldwide.
Explore on the MapMonthly Climate Chart
Best months to visit: May, Aug, Oct
Sky & Air by Month
Cloud cover (%)
73
Jan 76
Feb 66
Mar 63
Apr 43
May 67
Jun 47
Jul 50
Aug 59
Sep 49
Oct 60
Nov 83
Dec Humidity (%)
68
Jan 67
Feb 56
Mar 59
Apr 54
May 71
Jun 72
Jul 71
Aug 77
Sep 67
Oct 69
Nov 77
Dec Weather Days by Month
Water Temperatures
Cities with Similar Climate
Find similar cities on the map →Nearby Cities
Nearby
Commercial airport 65 mi Duluth International Airport (DLH)
Ski resort 13 mi Mount Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area
National park 22 mi Frog Bay Tribal National Park
Mountain peak
(20,733 ft) 225 mi Norris Hill
Hospital 2 mi Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center
Hiking trail 14 mi Brownstone Trail
Interested in Ashland?
Hotels
Flights
Real Estate
Insurance
Connectivity
Monthly Weather Data
↑ See chart| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Snowfall | Sunny Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F -6°C | 5°F -15°C | 0.0 in 1 mm | 8.3 in211 mm | 2 |
| February | 25°F -4°C | 7°F -14°C | 0.1 in 2 mm | 10.7 in271 mm | 1 |
| March | 45°F 7°C | 23°F -5°C | 1.1 in 28 mm | 26.0 in661 mm | 7 |
| April | 54°F 12°C | 32°F 0°C | 3.1 in 79 mm | 16.3 in414 mm | 8 |
| May | 69°F 21°C | 44°F 7°C | 1.3 in 32 mm | — | 15 |
| June | 76°F 24°C | 54°F 12°C | 7.7 in 195 mm | — | 7 |
| July | 81°F 27°C | 59°F 15°C | 3.4 in 85 mm | — | 15 |
| August | 78°F 26°C | 58°F 14°C | 2.0 in 52 mm | — | 13 |
| September | 72°F 22°C | 53°F 12°C | 2.9 in 73 mm | — | 8 |
| October | 62°F 17°C | 43°F 6°C | 1.5 in 38 mm | — | 12 |
| November | 42°F 5°C | 27°F -3°C | 0.8 in 19 mm | 18.3 in464 mm | 8 |
| December | 24°F -5°C | 10°F -12°C | 0.3 in 7 mm | 18.9 in481 mm | 1 |
Weather Days by Month
↑ See chart| Month | Sunny Days | Storm Days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0 |
| February | 1 | 0 |
| March | 7 | 1 |
| April | 8 | 1 |
| May | 15 | 1 |
| June | 7 | 6 |
| July | 15 | 5 |
| August | 13 | 3 |
| September | 8 | 2 |
| October | 12 | 0 |
| November | 8 | 0 |
| December | 1 | 0 |
Water Temperatures Data
↑ See chart| Month | Ocean Avg High | Lake Avg High |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F 1°C | 32°F 0°C |
| February | 33°F 1°C | 32°F 0°C |
| March | 32°F 0°C | 33°F 0°C |
| April | 36°F 2°C | 35°F 1°C |
| May | 49°F 10°C | 43°F 6°C |
| June | 56°F 14°C | 55°F 13°C |
| July | 66°F 19°C | 66°F 19°C |
| August | 70°F 21°C | 69°F 20°C |
| September | 63°F 17°C | 62°F 17°C |
| October | 60°F 15°C | 55°F 13°C |
| November | 49°F 10°C | 43°F 6°C |
| December | 39°F 4°C | 34°F 1°C |