Elk, WI has a humid continental climate characterized by warm to hot summers and cold winters. The average temperatures range from -6掳C in the winter to 20掳C in the summer, with milder temperatures found near Lake Michigan. Precipitation is generally spread evenly throughout the year, although there tends to be more rain in the summer months. Snowfall can be heavy during winter months, and the spring and autumn months tend to experience moderate precipitation and lower humidity levels.
Elk, Wisconsin gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Elk averages 57 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Elk. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Elk gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 57 inches of snow a year