West La Crosse, WI

Unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

West La Crosse is a small unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. It is 0.9 miles N of French Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 54603.

West La Crosse at a glance

State
Wisconsin
County
La Crosse County
ZIP code
54603
Nearest town
French Island (0.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.8456, -91.2622

Weather in West La Crosse now

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West La Crosse weather by the hour

West La Crosse weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West La Crosse.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in West La Crosse

What is the weather usually like in West La Crosse?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°48°69°90°27°11°Jan33°14°Feb46°26°Mar60°38°Apr72°50°May82°60°Jun85°65°Jul83°62°Aug76°54°Sep62°42°Oct46°29°Nov33°18°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.3"Jan1.2"Feb2.0"Mar3.8"Apr4.3"May5.1"Jun4.2"Jul3.9"Aug3.6"Sep2.5"Oct1.9"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit West 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 West La Crosse.

West La Crosse weather month by month

January
27° 11°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 11.8 in of snow
February
33° 14°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 9.7 in of snow
March
46° 26°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow
April
60° 38°F
3.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.9 in of snow
May
72° 50°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
82° 60°F
5.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
85° 65°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
83° 62°F
3.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
76° 54°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
62° 42°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
46° 29°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
December
33° 18°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West La Crosse through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:34 AM4:54 PM9 h 20 min
February7:01 AM5:36 PM10 h 34 min
March7:15 AM7:12 PM11 h 57 min
April6:19 AM7:50 PM13 h 30 min
May5:37 AM8:25 PM14 h 48 min
June5:20 AM8:50 PM15 h 30 min
July5:35 AM8:46 PM15 h 11 min
August6:08 AM8:10 PM14 h 2 min
September6:43 AM7:17 PM12 h 33 min
October7:18 AM6:23 PM11 h 4 min
November6:58 AM4:40 PM9 h 42 min
December7:30 AM4:29 PM8 h 59 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in West La Crosse?

West 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 11°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 West La Crosse is May–June and August–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 West La Crosse

The closest live webcam is River Junction › South: US 61: U.S.61 NB S of I-90, 2.0 miles W of West La Crosse.

River Junction › South: US 61: U.S.61 NB S of I-90River Junction · 2.0 mi WOn Windy
La CrosseLa Crosse · 2.1 mi SOn Windy
River Junction: I-90: I-90 EB (La Crescent - MP 276.4): I-90 EB (La Crescent - MP 276.4) View 1River Junction · 2.2 mi WOn Windy
River Junction › East: I-90: I-90 WB @ U.S.61River Junction · 2.2 mi WOn Windy
River Junction › South-east: US 61: U.S.61 SB @ I-90River Junction · 2.4 mi WOn Windy
River Junction: I-90: U.S.61 NB N of I-90River Junction · 2.9 mi NWOn Windy
Onalaska › North: Parkridge ParkOnalaska · 4.1 mi NEOn Windy
Hokah: MN 44: T.H.44 - MP 60): T.H.44 - MP 60) View 1Hokah · 12.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West La Crosse.

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Questions about West La Crosse

Where is West La Crosse, WI?

West La Crosse is an unincorporated community in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, 0.9 miles N of French Island.

What county is West La Crosse in?

West La Crosse is in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

What is the ZIP code of West La Crosse, WI?

The ZIP code for West La Crosse is 54603.

What is the nearest town to West La Crosse?

French Island, 0.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near West La Crosse?

Yes. The closest is River Junction › South: US 61: U.S.61 NB S of I-90, 2.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in West La Crosse?

July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in West La Crosse?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in West La Crosse?

About 35.2 inches (895 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in West La Crosse?

Yes, about 46 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West La Crosse?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West La Crosse have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

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