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Wausau, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Wausau?
Wausau, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Wausau
- Population
- 39.1K
- Elevation
- 367 m
- Coordinates
- 44.96°, -89.63°
Wausau is a city in United States with a population of approximately 39.1K. Average temperatures range from -12°C (11°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 367 m above sea level.
Time in Wausau right now
Open full time & time zone page 13:04 04
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Wausau
Daylight in Wausau today
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Day length
15h 35m
Climate normals for Wausau
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C / -12°C | -9°C / -17°C | 6days (32 mm) Good | 5.1h Fair | 77% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -1°C / -11°C | -6°C / -17°C | 7days (39 mm) Good | 7h Good | 73% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 5°C / -4°C | 1°C / -9°C | 9days (71 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 3.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 1°C | 8°C / -3°C | 12days (100 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 19°C / 9°C | 18°C / 6°C | 12days (87 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 5.9 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 15°C | 25°C / 14°C | 12days (111 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 26°C / 17°C | 28°C / 18°C | 11days (113 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 16°C | 26°C / 16°C | 11days (101 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 13°C | 21°C / 12°C | 10days (78 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.7 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 6°C | 11°C / 3°C | 10days (84 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 71% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 5°C / -1°C | 1°C / -6°C | 7days (50 mm) Good | 5.8h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | -1°C / -8°C | -6°C / -13°C | 8days (45 mm) Wet | 4.5h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -4°C / -12°C . Feb: -1°C / -11°C . Mar: 5°C / -4°C . Apr: 11°C / 1°C . May: 19°C / 9°C . Jun: 24°C / 15°C . Jul: 26°C / 17°C . Aug: 25°C / 16°C . Sep: 22°C / 13°C . Oct: 14°C / 6°C . Nov: 5°C / -1°C . Dec: -1°C / -8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 32 mm. Feb: 39 mm. Mar: 71 mm. Apr: 100 mm. May: 87 mm. Jun: 111 mm. Jul: 113 mm. Aug: 101 mm. Sep: 78 mm. Oct: 84 mm. Nov: 50 mm. Dec: 45 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 77%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 66%. May: 66%. Jun: 69%. Jul: 72%. Aug: 74%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 15 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 19 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wausau has a population of approximately 39.1K.
The best months to visit Wausau are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Wausau receives approximately 911mm of rainfall annually across 115 rainy days.
Wausau is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Wausau sits at an elevation of 367 m (1,204 ft) above sea level.