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NWS, American, European side by side around Wausau and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Wausau, WI is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 78°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 15°F), with roughly 33 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Wausau right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Wausau climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
27°
15°
Feb
36°
17°
Mar
41°
22°
Apr
53°
33°
May
68°
47°
Jun
76°
57°
Jul
78°
59°
Aug
77°
59°
Sep
74°
55°
Oct
59°
43°
Nov
43°
30°
Dec
33°
21°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Wausau today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Wausau today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Wausau today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Wausau and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Wausau?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Wausau forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Wausau?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Wausau, with average highs around 78°F.
How cold does Wausau get?
The coldest month in Wausau is Jan, when overnight lows average about 15°F.
How much rain does Wausau get?
Wausau sees roughly 33 in of precipitation a year, with Apr usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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