Climate Summary (made with AI, use with caution)
| Wausau, Wisconsin Climate Summary General Climate • Humid continental climate, with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. • Average annual temperature: 44.3°F (6.8°C) • Average annual precipitation: 32.8 inches (833 mm) • Average annual snowfall: 50.7 inches (128.8 cm) Summer (June-August) • Average high temperature: 79°F (26°C) • Average low temperature: 58°F (14°C) • Average precipitation: 10.2 inches (259 mm) • Hottest month: July, with an average high temperature of 82°F (28°C) Winter (December-February) • Average high temperature: 24°F (-4°C) • Average low temperature: 9°F (-13°C) • Average precipitation: 7.6 inches (193 mm) • Coldest month: January, with an average low temperature of 4°F (-15°C) Spring (March-May) • Average high temperature: 50°F (10°C) • Average low temperature: 32°F (0°C) • Average precipitation: 8.3 inches (211 mm) Fall (September-November) • Average high temperature: 60°F (16°C) • Average low temperature: 39°F (4°C) • Average precipitation: 6.7 inches (170 mm) Climate Extremes • Highest temperature recorded: 105°F (40.6°C) on July 13, 1936 • Lowest temperature recorded: -49°F (-45°C) on January 28, 1936 • Greatest 24-hour snowfall: 20.0 inches (50.8 cm) on December 14, 1983 Climate Change • The climate of Wausau is changing, with average temperatures increasing and precipitation patterns changing. • Since 1901, the average annual temperature in Wausau has increased by 2.3°F (1.3°C). • The number of days with temperatures above 90°F (32°C) has increased, while the number of days with temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) has decreased. • Precipitation patterns have also changed, with more precipitation falling in heavy downpours and less falling as snow. |
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| Facts & Historical Information (made with AI, use with caution)
| Natural History • Wausau sits on the Wisconsin River, which was once home to abundant sturgeon, muskie, and walleye. • The city is surrounded by glacial lakes, including Lake Wausau, known for its clear waters and diverse fish population. • The Rib Mountain State Natural Area, just west of Wausau, boasts a 600-foot quartzite summit offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Science • Wausau is home to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, which houses a renowned collection of wildlife art and hosts the annual Birds in Art exhibition. • The Wisconsin Public Service Innovation Center conducts research and development in renewable energy and energy efficiency. • The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau offers programs in science, technology, engineering, and math. Personalities • Alexander Mitchell, a prominent banker and railroad magnate, founded Wausau in 1852. • Leigh Yawkey Woodson, a renowned wildlife artist, established the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in 1976. • Dr. William Kahlert, a physician and inventor, developed the first heart-lung machine in 1952 at Wausau Memorial Hospital. |
| Tourist Attractions
| 1. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum 2. Rib Mountain State Park 3. The Grand Theater |
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