Climate change in Rusk County, Wisconsin
Since 1979, Rusk County, Wisconsin has warmed 2.3°F, with 1 fewer days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 4% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Portage County, WI's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.3°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.8°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.9°F
- Precipitation: −4%
- Wettest day of the year: −4%
- Longest dry spell: +1 days
- Days above 90°F: −1 days
- Nights above 70°F: −0 days
- Freezing nights: −8 days
- Frost-free season: +16 days
- Muggy days: +4 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +10 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.