Star Lake, WI
Unincorporated community in Vilas County, Wisconsin
Star Lake is a small unincorporated community in Vilas County, Wisconsin. It is 4.8 miles SW of Sayner, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54561.
Star Lake at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Vilas County
- ZIP code
- 54561
- Nearest town
- Sayner (4.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 46.0383, -89.4722
Weather in Star Lake now
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Star Lake weather by the hour
Star Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Star Lake.
This week in Star Lake
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Star Lake
What is the weather usually like in Star Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 75°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 33.6 inprecipitation per year · 853 mm
- 73.7 insnowfall per year · 187 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Star Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ST GERMAIN, WI US (USC00477480), adjusted for the elevation of Star Lake.
Star Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Star Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| June | 5:04 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:14 PM | 8 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Star Lake?
Star Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-18°C).
It gets about 33.6 inches (853 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 74 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Star Lake is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Star Lake
The closest live webcam is Town of Boulder Junction › West: Park Street, 9.4 miles NW of Star Lake.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Star Lake.
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Questions about Star Lake
Where is Star Lake, WI?
Star Lake is an unincorporated community in Vilas County, Wisconsin, 4.8 miles SW of Sayner.
What county is Star Lake in?
Star Lake is in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
What is the ZIP code of Star Lake, WI?
The ZIP code for Star Lake is 54561.
What is the nearest town to Star Lake?
Sayner, 4.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Star Lake?
Yes. The closest is Town of Boulder Junction › West: Park Street, 9.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Star Lake?
July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Star Lake?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Star Lake?
About 33.6 inches (853 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Star Lake?
Yes, about 74 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Star Lake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Star Lake have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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