Climate
Wisconsin’s may have a reputation of having harsh winters; however, Washington County ranks higher on the comfort index than the national average.
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Comparative Climate Statistics |
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|---|---|---|
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Washington County |
United States |
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| Rainfall (in): |
31.3 |
36.5 |
| Snowfall (in): |
44.3 |
25 |
| Precipitation Days: |
108 |
100 |
| Sunny Days: |
190 |
205 |
| Avg. July High: |
81.6 |
86.5 |
| Avg. January Low: |
10.3 |
20.5 |
| UV Index: |
3.4 |
4.3 |
| Comfort Index |
47 |
44 |
Source: Sperling’s Best Places, 2011
The UV index is a measure of an area’s exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Often times this is a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV index in Washington County is lower than the US average, which is 4.3.
The comfort index is a scale that uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people. A higher ranking indicates more comfort. The US average is 44, so Washington County is slightly more comfortable during the warmer months.
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