Warmer Than Average Temperatures Expected to Continue in Wisconsin this Summer

Thursday, June 13th, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

(Claire Reid, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) It's been a hot one in Wisconsin.

According to Claire Reid with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsinites experienced the state's warmest winter on record this year, and temperatures are forecasted to be in the mid to upper 80’s early next week.

All this heat in 2024 has left us wondering whether this summer will be warmer than normal as well. Predictions from AccuWeather's long-range forecast team last month said to expect June through August temperatures 3 to 4 degrees above the historical average throughout most of Wisconsin. The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center is also indicating above-average temperatures in the Badger State this summer.

The Climate Prediction Center's Seasonal Temperature Outlook for June, July and August 2024 predicts a 33% to 50% chance that average temperatures will be above normal in Wisconsin, with the highest chances for above-normal temps in the northeastern portion of the state, including the Green Bay and Door County areas.

According to State Climatology Office data, mean normal temperatures for Wisconsin in June, July and August are 65.1, 69.2 and 67.2 degrees, respectively.

This summer, the Climate Prediction Center says all of Wisconsin can expect "equal chances" of above-normal or below-normal precipitation in June, July and August. According to State Climatology Office data, on average, Wisconsin receives 4.7 inches of precipitation in June, 4.04 inches in July and 3.9 inches in August.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.