Wausau, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions (54401)
Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 47°F
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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station
Feels Like 47°F
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Point Forecast at a Glance
7-Day Temperature Trend
Week Ahead Summary
Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 46°F to 61°F. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
Climate Context
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 56°F with lows around 37°F.
This Date in Weather History
1984 - Thunderstorms deluged the town of Odem, TXwith 25 inches of rain in just three and a half hours. Most businesses in Odem were flooded, as were 1000 homes in nearby Sinton.
More on this and other weather history
Wausau 7 Day Weather Forecast Details
Sunday Oct 19
Day: Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Areas of frost after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Oct 20
Day: Widespread frost before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Oct 21
Day: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Oct 22
Day: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Oct 23
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday Oct 24
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday Oct 25
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sun & Moon Monthly
Sunrise 7:20 AM
Sunset 6:08 PM
Last Light 6:38 PM
Moonset 5:13 PM
Contiguous United States Extremes
Sat's High Temperature
100 at 2 Miles North Northeast Of La Puerta, TX
Sat's Low Temperature
16 at 20 Miles West-northwest Of Frenchglen, OR and 5 Miles South-southeast Of Cheney, WA
Weather Folklore
Chickweeds close their leaves before a 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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