Wisconsin · precipitation record 1895–2026
Wausau, WI
THIS YEAR · 2026
WETTEST THIS YEAR ON RECORD
25.91in
1st wettest of 126 years · normal 15.55"
Accumulation
TODAY
0.29in
12th wettest of 124 yrs
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MONTH TO DATE
1.06in
55th wettest of 124 yrs
114% of normal
114% of normal
LAST 90 DAYS
15.34in
11th wettest of 127 yrs
144% of normal
144% of normal
YEAR TO DATE
25.91in
1st wettest of 126 yrs
167% of normal
167% of normal
Extremes & Streaks
Biggest Day on Record
5.16in
on Aug 20, 1926 · in 132 years
Dry Streak
0days
current run under 0.01" · longest ever 41 days (to Dec 31, 1943)
Wet Streak
1days
consecutive days with rain · longest ever 10 days
Year to Date vs Normal
167%
25.91" of a normal 15.55" · wettest 25.91" (2026) · driest 7.67" (1910)
This Year's Rainfall
Wausau's cumulative rainfall so far this year against its own record — the normal accumulation, and the wettest & driest years to date. The bright line is the running total; where it rides the band tells the story at a glance.
Sun & Location
Sun & Daylight Today
| Sunrise | 4:22 AM |
| Sunset | 7:45 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:04 PM |
| Daylight | 15h 24m |
Local standard time (no DST), level horizon.
Location
Nearby Stations
Rhinelander, WI49 mi NGreen Bay, WI79 mi EEau Claire, WI91 mi WLa Crosse, WI108 mi SWHayward, WI116 mi NWMadison, WI124 mi S
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