CLIMATOLOGICAL EXTREMES FOR WISCONSIN


PRECIPITATION EXTREMES

RecordAmountLocation and CountyDate
Greatest daily total11.72 in.Mellen, AshlandJune 24, 1946
Greatest monthly total18.33 in.Port Washington, OzaukeeJune, 1996
Greatest calendar year62.07 in.Embarass, Waupaca1884
Least calendar year12.00 in.Plum Island, Door1937
Greatest annual average36.91 in.Lake Geneva, Walworth30-year average (1961-90)

SNOWFALL EXTREMES

RecordAmountLocation and CountyDate
Greatest daily total26.0 in.Neillsville, ClarkDecember 27, 1904
Greastest monthly total103.5 in.Hurley, IronJanuary 1997
Greatest seasonal total277.0 in.Hurley, Iron1996-1997
Greatest single storm31.0 in.Superior, DouglasOct. 31-Nov. 2, 1991
Greatest annual average137.5 in.Gurney, Iron30 season average (1961-90)