What is today's weather forecast for Wausau, WI?

Today's forecast for Wausau shows a high of 56 degrees and a low of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny, with a high near 56.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Wausau, WI?

The 7-day forecast for Wausau shows highs from 38 to 56 degrees and lows from 19 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Wausau, WI this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Wausau this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (20% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (40% chance).

How accurate is the Wausau weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Wausau forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Wausau, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

29°F
Feels Like 29°F

Humidity 89% Dew Point 26°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.07 in.763.8 mm

Solar Rad 8 w/m²

Report from a personal weather station 0.9 miles SW of central Wausau
at 7:02 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

20%

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

40%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 38°F to 56°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain on most days, including one day with wintry mix.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°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 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Wausau, WI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 38.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Night: A chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

About Wausau, WI

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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