Wausau, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (54401)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 36°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 36°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 46°F to 53°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 41°F with lows around 25°F.
This Date in Weather History
1987 - A dozen cities, mostly in the Ohio Valley, reported record high temperatures for the date. Record highs included 83 degrees at Paducah KY and 84 degrees at Memphis TN. Temperatures reached 70 degrees as far north as southern Lower Michigan. Showers and thundershowers over southern Florida, associated with a tropical depression, produced 4.77 inches of rain at Tavernier, located in the Upper Florida Keys.
More on this and other weather history
Wausau 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Sunday Nov 2
Day: Partly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Night: A chance of rain showers between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Nov 3
Day: Sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Nov 4
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Night: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Nov 5
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday Nov 6
Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Nov 7
Day: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Nov 8
Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Sunset 4:46 PM
Last Light 5:17 PM
Moonset 2:50 AM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Sat's High Temperature
97 at 6 Miles West-southwest Of Glamis, CA
Sun's Low Temperature
13 at 4 Miles Northwest Of Grand Lake, CO
Weather Folklore
When mountain moss is soft and limpid, expect rain.
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About Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau ( WAW-saw) is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Located along the Wisconsin River, it had a population of 39,994 at the 2020 census, while the Wausau metropolitan statistical area including all of Marathon County had a population of 138,000. The city's suburbs include Schofield, Weston, Mosinee, Maine, Rib Mountain, Kronenwetter, and Rothschild.
Wausau was originally inhabited by various indigenous peoples, including the Ojibwe, and was settled by European immigrants in the mid-19th century. It developed as a lumbering center due to its access to abundant pine forests and river transport. Over time, the local economy diversified to include paper manufacturing, insurance, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. Cultural institutions such as the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and Grand Theater contribute to the city's arts scene, while popular recreational attractions include Granite Peak Ski Area, Rib Mountain State Park, and the Wisconsin River.
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