La Crosse, WI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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La Crosse weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of La Crosse.
This week in La Crosse
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What is the weather usually like in La Crosse?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 35.2 inprecipitation per year · 895 mm
- 46.3 insnowfall per year · 118 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit La Crosse: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LA CROSSE MUNI AP, WI US (USW00014920), adjusted for the elevation of La Crosse.
La Crosse weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in La Crosse through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:14 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 6:43 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:58 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:29 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in La Crosse?
La Crosse has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 35.2 inches (895 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 46 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit La Crosse is May–June and August–September. At 669 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in La Crosse
What is the hottest month in La Crosse?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in La Crosse?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in La Crosse?
About 35.2 inches (895 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in La Crosse?
Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit La Crosse?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does La Crosse have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in La Crosse in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 29°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in La Crosse?
Around 6:58 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:40 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this La Crosse weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of La Crosse.
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