Weather and climate conditions this week in Wisconsin
Here are this week’s take-home points about the weather. As a reminder, AgWOW reports will be published weekly throughout the growing season. Scroll down for the full report.
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Key Points
Recent Conditions
- Temperatures were 2-4°F above normal in the southern part of the state. Further north, temperatures were 4-8°F above normal. Multiple days saw heat indices topping 100°F.
- Rainfall totals across northern and central Wisconsin generally ranged from 0.5” to 2”. Conditions were much drier in the south, with some receiving no rain last week.
Impact
- Wisconet stations across the state saw decreased soil moisture from last week’s report, following a relatively dry week for most.
- Satellite-based soil moisture estimates indicate near normal soil moisture levels in the southwest (down from last week), with drier-than-normal soils across the northwestern, southeastern, and east central counties.
- D1 drought coverage increased by nearly 13% from last week’s report, primarily in northwest counties. D1 is also in localized areas of eastern and southern Wisconsin.
- Corn silking has just started to get underway in Wisconsin fields, with soybean blooming nearing 50% completion. Winter wheat harvest has gotten underway as well, thanks in part to nearly 6 days suitable for fieldwork last week.
Outlook
- The days with the highest chances for rain are Thursday (7/16), Friday (7/17), and Monday (7/20). Chances of rain are higher in northern and northwestern counties.
- Most of Wisconsin is showing a lean towards near normal temperature and precipitation in late July.
- The outlook for August indicates uncertainty about temperatures and precipitation with equal chances for above, near, or below normal conditions.
- Late summer through mid-fall (Aug.-Oct.) indicate a slight lean (33-40% odds) towards below normal precipitation. Below normal precipitation is a bit more likely in the far north (40-50% odds).
Agronomic, Fruit and Vegetable Considerations
Field Conditions
- A majority of the state is dry. Crop pollination is a critical time for moisture. Much of the corn in the southern half of WI is beginning to tassel.
- Wildfire smoke is impacting the state.
Forage Management
- Second crop and third crop hay is being harvested depending on area in the state. Consider using a PEAQ (Predictive Equations for Alfalfa Quality) stick to estimate relative feed value as you decide when to make each cut.
- Scout for potato leafhopper in alfalfa fields. Watch for hopper burn.
- Read about managing mycotoxins in silage corn mid-season to produce a clean silage crop.
Pest Management
- Scout fields to note what weed species are emerging or have escaped herbicide application.
- If your soybean crop has not flowered yet, revisit POST herbicide labels for timing considerations. Glufosinate must be applied before the R1 stage and Enlist One can be applied through the R1 stage. See recommendations for POST herbicide application in soybean during this warm weather stretch.
- Western bean cutworm trapping has begun for the season. Check DATCP trap catches. Scout for egg masses and small larvae on corn.
- Japanese beetles are starting to emerge. Homeowners have noted larger populations in lawns and gardens this year.
- Corn rootworm larvae are feeding on corn roots now. Conduct a root dig to assess damage. First adults have been reported. Check silks for clipping.
- Start scouting for soybean aphid by checking the undersides of the newest trifoliates.
- Tar spot has been located in Wisconsin. Have a plan if your crop needs fungicide. Learn more about using Disease Forecasting Tools.
- Red crown rot was confirmed in WI last year. Know what to scout for in your soybean fields this year.
Manure Applications
- Reminder of Wisconsin’s NR 151 Runoff Rules with the timing of manure spreading and current runoff levels. Check DATCP Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast.
Small Grains
- Small grain harvest is underway in Southern WI. Review harvest, storage and nutrient removal topics.
- As you harvest, remember the importance of combine cleaning.
- After small grain harvest is the perfect time to plant cover crops. Review species options.
Fruit Considerations- General
- Apple and grape growers can reference the NEWA weather station network to monitor for disease infection periods in their area. Check out your nearest weather station: NEWA Weather Station Network (Cornell).
- Make sure newly planted fruit crops are getting enough water in this heat. Without irrigation, growth can stall during establishment. Irrigation frequency depends on soil type—sandy soils need water daily or every two days, while heavier soils like silt or clay can be watered less often by applying several days’ worth of water at once.
- Wisconsin fruit growers can reference the Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide for a list of registered products and recommended best practices. View the MFPMG Online.
Fruit Considerations- Disease
- Downy mildew foliar symptoms (“oil-stains”) have been observed in West Madison. Scout for pale-yellow lesions on the tops of leaves and white downy growth on the underside of leaves.
- Black rot fruit symptoms have been reported in vineyards around WI. Review this 2022 article by Dr. Leslie Holland on Fruit and Cluster Rots for more information on black rot and fruit rot management.
Fruit Considerations- Insects
- Apple growers should continue monitoring degree-day (base 50℉) accumulation for Codling moth. Second generation larvae will typically emerge at ~1250 degree-days (base 50℉) from the biofix date. Ensure to refresh traps/lures and continue monitoring weekly.
- Japanese beetle have been observed in Southern WI. Review best monitoring and management practices here: Japanese beetle.
- Apple maggot was captured in southern WI. Growers can use red sphere traps to monitor populations and establish a biofix date.
- Woolly apple aphid has been observed in southern WI. Check for white “cottony” appearing tufts where leaf petioles meet branches.
- Check out the WI DATCP Orchard Insect Pest Bulletin for more information on current insect trap captures across the state.
- Overview of grape insect/mite monitoring and management: Grape Insects and Mite Pests, 2024 Field Season (Cornell, 2024).
Vegetable Considerations- Disease
- There are no confirmed cases of cucurbit downy mildew in the Midwest. However, there have been pathogenic spores detected in MI and downy mildew on cucumbers and cantaloupe were reported in FL and GA. Therefore, there is some risk for cucumbers and a slightly lower risk for cantaloupe in WI. The recent dry and hot conditions help reduce the risk. Monitor disease forecast here.
- Phytophthora crown and fruit rot can infect cucurbits, solanaceous crops (tomato, eggplant, pepper), and to a lesser extent legumes. It causes irregular brown spots on leaves. On vines, lesions are dark and water soaked and can girdle the stem causing wilt and plant collapse. Fruit most often rots on the underside in contact with the ground. Controls options include mulching with straw to prevent splash, disinfecting tools, destroying infected debris and fungicides. Phytophthora is known for developing resistance so rotate modes of action.
- Humid conditions are conducive to cucurbit gummy stem blight and black rot. They are both caused by the fungus Didymella bryoniae. Gummy stem blight is the term for stem and leaf infections while black rot refers to the fruit infection. Leaf symptoms include brown edges that may develop yellow halos and become dry and crack over time. Stem lesions typically occur close the crown of the plant. Lesions are tan and as the disease progresses, they crack open and leak a think amber colored fluid. Fruit lesions appear water-soaked and turn black as they age.
- Bacterial spot symptoms can occur on leaves, stems and fruit. Lesions on tomato leaves are brown, circular spots with yellow halos. The center of the lesion often falls out leaving a hole. On pepper leaves, the lesions do not have a yellow halo and the centers do not fall out. Symptoms on fruit are brown raised spots. On tomato fruit they often have a waxy white halo. Management options include planting resistant varieties, avoiding overhead irrigation if possible, staying out of wet fields, working in residue at the end of the season and pesticides.
- Septoria leaf spot is fungal disease that causes tan to grey lesions with dark spots. They can distinguished from bacterial spot or speck by the presence of dark, raised fungal bodies inside the lesion. Preventative applications of fungicides containing copper or chlorothalonil can be useful in areas with chronic Septoria infections.
- Preventative fungicide applications for late blight of tomato and potato are recommended for most potato production areas with the exception of Arlington. Check disease severity values for your area to help with management decisions.
- Preventative applications for early blight in potato are recommended for fields south of Antigo. Preventative measures allow for the most successful management.
- As potato canopies close, about 70-100% bloom, conditions favorable for white mold development increase. Fungicides are the primary control measure. The first application should occur when plants reach bloom stage or the canopy closes. More information on fungicide options can be found here.
- Tar spot has now been confirmed in southern WI. Scout crops regularly to look for small raised black spots on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces that typically start in the lower canopy before spreading to newer growth. Management options include managing residue to reduce overwintering, growing cultivars that are less susceptible, and fungicides. Use the crop risk assessment tool to determine when to time protective sprays.
Vegetable Considerations- Insects
- Continue scouting for potato colonizing aphids (green peach aphids and potato aphids) as risk is high or very high around Spooner, Wausau, Shawano and southward . It is particularly important to be proactive about insecticide programs to limit the establishment of these early populations once their presence has been confirmed in your fields. Scouting and insecticide recommendations
- Japanese beetles are beginning to emerge. Pheromone traps show mixed control as often the traps attract more beetles to your area. If you do choose to use a trap, make sure it is far away from your crops. Biological controls options are available for grubs although success is inconsistent. Information on chemical control can be found here.
- Cabbage looper risk is high in southern and western WI along the Mississippi river. Scout for single white eggs and larvae on the underside of lower leaves. Loopers can burrow several layers into cabbage heads so look for frass (droppings to indicate their presence).
- Continue scouting for squash bugs. Orange to brown colored eggs are laid in clusters on the underside of leaves. Chemical control is most effective when applied at egg hatch, so early detection is key for the best management. In small plantings, crush eggs and trap adults by placing newspaper or cardboard on the soil surface. At night, they will congregate underneath and can be killed in the morning.
- The second generation of adult Colorado potato beetles are now active in southern and central WI. If control of the 1st generation was successful, the 2nd generation population may be low or slow to appear. If this is the case, new insecticide applications should be delayed until new defoliation reaches 3-5%. In depth management info
- Western bean cutworms are active in WI. View trap catches for your area on the DATCP trap network map. Scout for egg masses on the upper surfaces of new leaves and unfurled leaves above and below the ear zone. Management options
- Corn earworm, also known as tomato fruit worm, is starting to arrive in WI. Check the DATCP trap network for counts in your area. Larvae range in color from olive-brown to maroon to black with yellow heads. Id can be tricky as larvae can look similar. This article from Purdue can help with ID. Management options
Dive deeper into each report section by clicking a topic below.
Precipitation Trends
7 Day Precipitation
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Map titled “Radar Estimates (Rain) 7/7/26-7/14/26.” The image shows Wisconsin and surrounding states with color-coded rainfall totals. A legend at right indicates estimated precipitation ranges from less than 0.01 inch (light gray) to 15-20 inches (purple). Most of Wisconsin is shaded light to dark green, representing approximately 0.5 to 2 inches of rain. Scattered yellow areas indicate 2 to 4 inches, including portions of west-central and eastern Wisconsin. Blue shades showing 0.01 to 0.5 inch are more common in southern and northern border areas.
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Map titled “Accumulated Precipitation: Percent of 1991-2020 Normals” for July 07, 2026 to July 14, 2026. The map shows Wisconsin with precipitation totals expressed as a percentage of normal conditions. A color scale ranges from 0% to 300% of normal, with gray, red, orange, and yellow indicating below-normal precipitation and green to blue indicating above-normal precipitation. Much of southern Wisconsin, including areas around Madison and Milwaukee, is shaded red, orange, and gray, indicating precipitation generally below 50% of normal and in some locations below 10% of normal. Central and northern Wisconsin show a mix of yellow, green, and blue bands, indicating near-normal to above-normal precipitation. Several areas across northern and central Wisconsin exceed 125% of normal, with localized areas reaching 175% to over 200% of normal.
- Totals across northern and central Wisconsin were generally at least 0.5”, with some localized areas receiving over 2” (175% of normal or greater).
- Conditions were much drier further south. Southern counties commonly saw less than 0.5” (50% of normal or less). Some in the south received no rain last week.
- Most of the state saw below normal precipitation totals last week.
- Highest Wisconet station total from last week: 2.26” (Grantsburg, Burnett County). Totals in Burnett County were as high as 200% of normal.
30 Day Precipitation Total and Departure from Normals
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Map titled “Accumulated Precipitation (in)” for June 14, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows total precipitation across Wisconsin, with a color scale ranging from 0 inches to 15 inches. Most of Wisconsin is shaded green and blue, indicating approximately 2 to 6 inches of precipitation over the 30-day period. Northern Wisconsin is largely dark green, representing about 2 to 4 inches. Central and western portions of the state contain widespread blue shades, indicating roughly 4 to 8 inches. Localized lighter blue areas in southwestern Wisconsin indicate 8 to 10 inches. Southern and southeastern Wisconsin are mixed, with much of the area receiving 2 to 6 inches and isolated higher totals.
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Map titled “Accumulated Precipitation: Percent of 1991-2020 Normals” for June 14, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map displays Wisconsin precipitation totals as a percentage of normal using a color scale from 0% to 175% of normal. Most of Wisconsin is shaded yellow to light green, indicating precipitation totals generally between 50% and 100% of normal. Northern Wisconsin is predominantly yellow, showing below-normal precipitation, mostly around 50% to 75% of normal. Areas of western, southwestern, and east-central Wisconsin contain darker green shading, indicating 125% to 175% of normal precipitation. Notable above-normal areas appear west of Madison, in southwestern Wisconsin, and near Green Bay. Portions of southeastern and central Wisconsin are near normal, with a mix of light green and yellow shading.
- Most of Wisconsin saw at least 3” of rainfall over the past 30 days. Totals in the southwest corner were highest (6” or more).
- Totals in a belt from Vernon to Brown County were at or above normal, with some locations receiving as much as 175% of normal. Portions of the northwest were also above normal.
- Elsewhere in the state, precipitation totals were commonly 75% of normal or less.
90 Day Precipitation Total and Percent of Normals
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Map titled “Accumulated Precipitation (in)” for April 15, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows total precipitation across Wisconsin using a color scale ranging from 0 to 20 inches.
Most of Wisconsin is shaded in medium to dark blue tones, indicating approximately 5 to 10 inches of accumulated precipitation during the 90-day period. Portions of central, eastern, and northeastern Wisconsin are generally in the 7.5-to-10-inch range. Light blue areas scattered across central and southwestern Wisconsin indicate totals of roughly 10 to 12.5 inches.
The highest precipitation amounts appear in southwestern Wisconsin, where purple shading indicates 15 to 20 inches of accumulated precipitation. Smaller areas of elevated totals also occur along portions of the southern border. No large regions appear in the lower precipitation categories below 5 inches.
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Map titled “Accumulated Precipitation: Percent of 1991-2020 Normals” for April 15, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows Wisconsin precipitation totals as a percentage of the 1991-2020 climate normal using a color scale ranging from 0% to 150% of normal.
Most of Wisconsin is shaded light tan to light green, indicating precipitation totals generally between 75% and 100% of normal. Yellow areas across northern, northeastern, and eastern Wisconsin indicate below-normal precipitation, generally around 50% to 75% of normal. Localized green areas in southwestern Wisconsin, south-central Wisconsin, parts of central Wisconsin, and near Green Bay show 100% to 150% of normal precipitation, indicating wetter-than-normal conditions.
Overall, the map shows near-normal precipitation across much of the state, with scattered drier regions in the north and east and isolated wetter regions in the south and east-central areas.
- Totals were highest in the southwest and far southern counties (15-20”). These totals were 100-150% of normal.
- Most of the state received precipitation totals that were at or below normal, with most receiving at least 10” of precipitation (rain plus melted snow).
- Precipitation totals were lowest in the far north and east central regions (5-10”). Here, the 90-day totals were commonly 50-75% of normal.
2026 Precipitation
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Map titled “Accumulated Precipitation (in)” covering January 01, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows total precipitation across Wisconsin using a color scale ranging from 12 to 32 inches.
Precipitation totals are generally lowest in northern Wisconsin, where yellow and yellow-green shades indicate approximately 12 to 18 inches. Amounts increase across central and southern portions of the state, with widespread green shading representing approximately 20 to 26 inches.
The highest precipitation totals occur in southwestern Wisconsin, where blue and purple shades indicate approximately 28 to 32 inches. A band of relatively high precipitation also extends across parts of central Wisconsin toward the Green Bay area, with totals commonly in the 24 to 30 inch range. Southeastern Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee area, generally received 20 to 24 inches.
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Map titled “Accumulated Precipitation (in): Departure from 1991-2020 Normals” for January 01, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows how precipitation totals across Wisconsin differed from the 1991-2020 average, using a color scale from -8 inches to +12 inches.
Orange and red shades represent below-normal precipitation, while green, blue, and purple shades represent above-normal precipitation.
Most of northwestern Wisconsin, including areas near Eau Claire, is shaded orange, indicating precipitation deficits generally ranging from 2 to 6 inches below normal, with some localized areas approaching 8 inches below normal. A broad corridor extending across central Wisconsin toward Green Bay is shaded dark green, blue, and purple, indicating 4 to 12 inches above normal precipitation. The largest positive departures appear in central Wisconsin and parts of east-central Wisconsin near Green Bay.
Southern Wisconsin, including areas near Madison and Milwaukee, is mostly near normal to moderately above normal, with a mix of light green and darker green shades representing approximately 0 to 6 inches above normal. Some localized areas of slight deficits appear in south-central and southeastern Wisconsin.
Soil Moisture and Temperature Trends
Soil Moisture Models
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Map titled “NASA SPoRT-LIS 0-100 cm Soil Moisture Percentile.” The map shows soil moisture percentiles across Wisconsin and surrounding areas, with data valid 07/06/26. NOAA, NIDIS, and NASA logos appear at the top right.
A color scale indicates soil moisture percentiles from 0 to 100. Reds, oranges, and yellows represent lower soil moisture percentiles (drier conditions), gray indicates approximately 30th-70th percentile (near normal), and blues represent higher soil moisture percentiles (wetter conditions).
Most of Wisconsin is shaded gray, indicating near-normal soil moisture. Areas of western and southwestern Wisconsin contain light to dark blue shading, indicating above-normal soil moisture, with some locations in the 80th-98th percentile range. Portions of eastern Wisconsin near Lake Michigan and scattered areas in northwestern Wisconsin contain yellow, orange, and red shading, indicating below-normal soil moisture, with some locations falling below the 10th percentile. Additional dry pockets appear in northeast Wisconsin near Green Bay.
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Map titled “NASA SPoRT-LIS 0-100 cm Soil Moisture Percentile.” The map shows soil moisture percentiles across Wisconsin and surrounding areas, with data valid 07/13/26. NOAA, NIDIS, and NASA logos appear in the upper-right corner.
The legend shows soil moisture percentiles from 0 to 100. Dark red through orange colors represent the driest conditions (0th-20th percentile), yellow represents below-normal moisture (20th-30th percentile), gray represents near-normal conditions (30th-70th percentile), and blue shades represent wetter-than-normal conditions (70th-100th percentile).
Most of Wisconsin is shaded gray, indicating near-normal soil moisture (30th-70th percentile). Areas of yellow and orange are scattered across the state, particularly in eastern Wisconsin near Lake Michigan, around Madison, and portions of northwestern Wisconsin, indicating below-normal soil moisture. Small red areas along the eastern shore indicate locations in the lowest soil moisture percentiles. Limited light-blue areas appear in southwestern Wisconsin, indicating isolated wetter-than-normal conditions above the 70th percentile.
- Satellite-based soil moisture estimates indicate that southwestern counties dried out from last week’s report, with soil moisture levels near to normal for mid-July.
- Drier-than-normal soils in the top 1 meter remain in place over northwestern, southeastern, and east central counties.
- Notes on how to interpret the maps:
- Red areas = top 5 driest in 100 years.
- Dark red areas = top 2 driest in 100 years.
- Dark blue areas = top 2 wettest in 100 years.
Wisconet Soil Moisture
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Map titled “Plant Available Water 4” depth” showing measured plant-available water at a 4-inch soil depth across Wisconsin and nearby portions of Minnesota and Michigan.
Colored circles mark monitoring locations, each labeled with a numeric value in inches. The legend ranges from 0.00-0.12 inches (dark brown) to greater than 1.42 inches (dark blue).
Many stations across eastern, central, and northeastern Wisconsin display low values, commonly ranging from 0.00 to 0.24 inches. Examples include readings of 0.00, 0.01, 0.02, 0.04, 0.05, 0.06, 0.07, and 0.10 inches at multiple locations.
Higher plant-available water values appear in parts of central, southwestern, and east-central Wisconsin. Notable readings include:
- 1.10 inches near Stevens Point
- 1.08 inches near Fond du Lac
- 0.97 inches near Appleton
- 0.93 inches southwest of Madison
- 0.85 inches near Dubuque
- 0.83 inches in north-central Wisconsin
- Several values between 0.71 and 0.81 inches in western, southwestern, and eastern Wisconsin
One station in northern Wisconsin is labeled “N/A.”
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Map titled “Plant Available Water 8” depth” showing measured plant-available water at an 8-inch soil depth across Wisconsin and adjacent areas of Minnesota and Michigan.
Monitoring stations are displayed as colored circles labeled with plant-available water values in inches. The legend ranges from 0.00-0.20 inches (dark brown) to greater than 2.36 inches (dark blue).
Plant-available water is highly variable across the state. Several stations in central, southwestern, and east-central Wisconsin show the highest values, including:
- 2.22 inches near Stevens Point
- 2.11 inches near Fond du Lac
- 1.94 inches in north-central Wisconsin and southwest Wisconsin
- 1.81 inches near Dubuque
- 1.71 inches west of Eau Claire
- 1.68 inches near Appleton and near La Crosse
- 1.50 inches near Madison
- 1.47 inches near Green Bay
Lower values are concentrated in portions of eastern, northeastern, and central Wisconsin, with numerous stations reporting:
- 0.00 inches near Marinette, Green Bay, Fond du Lac, central Wisconsin, and northeastern Wisconsin
- 0.06 to 0.22 inches at scattered locations across central, eastern, and southern Wisconsin
- Additional readings between 0.13 and 0.39 inches in northern and eastern areas
Several northern and southern locations show intermediate values between 0.79 and 1.30 inches. Three stations are marked “N/A.”
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Map titled “Plant Available Water 20” depth” showing plant-available water measurements at a 20-inch soil depth across Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa.
Monitoring stations are displayed as colored circles labeled with available water values in inches. The legend ranges from 0.00-0.39 inches (dark brown) to greater than 5.91 inches (dark blue).
Values vary widely across Wisconsin:
- Highest values occur in central and east-central Wisconsin, including:
- 5.25 inches near Stevens Point
- 5.01 inches near Fond du Lac
- 4.90 inches near Appleton
- 4.88 inches in north-central Wisconsin
- Several locations between 4.0 and 5.0 inches in western, southwestern, and southern Wisconsin
- Moderate values between approximately 2.0 and 4.0 inches are common in western, southern, and eastern portions of the state, including:
- 3.81 inches and 3.90 inches near Madison
- 3.80 inches near Manitowoc
- 3.40 inches near Milwaukee
- 3.23 inches near Duluth
- 2.99 inches near Green Bay
- Lowest values occur primarily in northeastern, central, and east-central Wisconsin, where numerous stations report:
- 0.00 inches
- 0.06 inches
- 0.13 inches
- 0.21 to 0.39 inches
Several stations are marked “N/A.”
- Wisconet stations across the state saw decreased soil moisture from last week’s report, following a relatively dry week for most.
- Grantsburg had the highest 7-day rainfall total last week (2.26), while stations like Brigham and Walworth received no rain.
- The maps (above) show the daily average Wisconet plant available water (inches) on July 13th.
- The table (below) shows total precipitation and changes in plant available water from July 6th (Start) to July 13th (End).
- What is plant available water? To learn more, read this article from UW Extension Ag Water Quality on plant available water. There is also a webinar from UW Extension on soil water management that you can watch.
- Example: Imagine that you have 4 inches of soil in the bottom of a bucket. In that soil, there are 1.5 inches of plant available water. Therefore, if you removed the soil and left only the water available for plant roots to take up, you would have 1.5 inches of water in the bottom of the bucket.
- The wilting point is when plant available water is at 0 inches, and the plant can no longer access water at that depth in the soil.
| Wisconet Station | County | Total Precipitation (in.) | 4″ Start | 4″ End | 8″ Start | 8″ End | 20″ Start | 20″ End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | Columbia | 0.33 | 0.82 | 0.71 | 1.62 | 1.50 | 3.94 | 3.81 |
| Brigham | Dane | 0.00 | 0.92 | 0.51 | 1.93 | 1.18 | N/A | N/A |
| Brillion | Calumet | 0.50 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.57 | 0.47 | 2.37 | 2.19 |
| Hancock | Waushara | 0.26 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.00 |
| Osseo | Trempealeau | 0.41 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 1.46 | 1.16 | 4.51 | 4.13 |
| Lancaster | Grant | 0.28 | 1.01 | 0.85 | 2.17 | 1.81 | 5.27 | 4.91 |
| Marshfield | Marathon | 0.53 | 1.14 | 1.10 | 2.26 | 2.22 | 5.29 | 5.25 |
| Rice Lake | Barron | 0.44 | 0.69 | 0.40 | 1.57 | 0.91 | 3.44 | 2.59 |
| Suring | Oconto | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.23 | 0.00 |
| Walworth | Walworth | 0.00 | 0.66 | 0.28 | 1.56 | 0.97 | 4.58 | 3.99 |
| Wisconet Station | Current 4″ Soil Moisture | Last Week’s 4″ Soil Moisture | 1 Month Ago 4″ Soil Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 0.71 | 0.82 | 0.84 |
| Brigham | 0.51 | 0.92 | 0.89 |
| Brillion | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.42 |
| Grantsburg | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Hancock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Lancaster | 0.85 | 1.01 | 1.02 |
| Marshfield | 1.10 | 1.14 | 1.14 |
| Osseo | 0.41 | 0.54 | 1.04 |
| Rice Lake | 0.40 | 0.69 | 0.80 |
| Suring | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.50 |
| Walworth | 0.28 | 0.66 | 0.97 |
USDA Soil Moisture Reports
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Map titled “Topsoil Moisture Percent Adequate” for the week ending July 12, 2026, published by the USDA. The map displays the percentage of topsoil rated adequate in each state. Numbers shown in each state represent the percent adequate, with the number in brackets showing the change from the previous week.
Wisconsin is shaded dark green and labeled 79 [0], indicating 79% adequate topsoil moisture, unchanged from the prior week.
Selected nearby states:
- Minnesota: 76 [+3]
- Iowa: 74 [-3]
- Illinois: 73 [+7]
- Michigan: 65 [+7]
- Indiana: 70 [+7]
- Ohio: 86 [+29]
Highest percentages shown include:
- Massachusetts: 95 [0]
- California: 90 [0]
- Ohio: 86 [+29]
- Vermont: 83 [+22]
- Pennsylvania: 83 [-1]
Lowest percentages shown include:
- Colorado: 10 [-5]
- Utah: 13 [-9]
- Wyoming: 17 [-4]
- New Mexico: 20 [0]
A summary box states:
- 48 States
- Adequate: 59
- Change from Last Week: 0
The legend categorizes values from 0-9% (lightest shade) to 90-100% (darkest green).
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Map titled “Subsoil Moisture Percent Adequate” for the week ending July 12, 2026, published by the USDA. The map displays the percentage of subsoil moisture rated adequate for each U.S. state. The top number in each state is the percent adequate, and the number in brackets shows the change from the previous week.
Wisconsin is shaded dark green and labeled 76 [0], indicating 76% adequate subsoil moisture, unchanged from the previous week.
Selected nearby states:
- Minnesota: 73 [+4]
- Iowa: 73 [+4]
- Illinois: 73 [+4]
- Michigan: 68 [+7]
- Indiana: 70 [+2]
- Ohio: 86 [+14]
Highest percentages shown include:
- California: 95 [0]
- Massachusetts: 95 [0]
- New York: 93 [+2]
- Ohio: 86 [+14]
- Missouri: 83 [+3]
- Alabama: 81 [0]
Lowest percentages shown include:
- New Mexico: 7 [-3]
- Wyoming: 9 [-8]
- Maryland: 16 [-8]
- Colorado: 26 [-6]
- Oregon: 29 [-2]
- Utah: 29 [+1]
A summary box shows:
- 48 States
- Adequate: 57
- Change from Last Week: -1
The legend categorizes values from 0-9% (lightest shade) to 90-100% (darkest green).
- 79% and 76% of agricultural soils in the state are reported as having adequate topsoil and subsoil moisture, respectively. The values are unchanged from last week’s report.
- 13% and 15% of agricultural soils in the state are reported as having short to very short topsoil and subsoil moisture, respectively. These values increased from last week’s report.
Wisconet Soil Temperature
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Map titled “4 in Soil Temperature (°F)” showing soil temperatures measured at a 4-inch depth across Wisconsin and nearby portions of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.
Colored circles mark monitoring stations and display temperature values in degrees Fahrenheit. The legend ranges from less than 10°F (dark blue) to greater than 100°F (red), with most Wisconsin stations shown in yellow, representing temperatures between 70°F and 80°F.
Most readings across Wisconsin fall within the 70-80°F range, including:
- Madison area: approximately 72.5-76.6°F
- Milwaukee area: approximately 75.0-78.6°F
- Green Bay area: approximately 70.2-78.1°F
- Eau Claire area: approximately 72.0-76.6°F
- Ashland area: approximately 68.0-72.9°F
The highest temperatures are concentrated in parts of south-central and southwestern Wisconsin, including:
- 86.7°F near Baraboo
- 86.7°F in southwestern Wisconsin
- 83.5°F near the Minnesota border
- 83.3°F in central Wisconsin
- 82.9°F near Marinette
- 82.2°F in southwestern Wisconsin
- 80.4°F in southern Wisconsin
The lowest visible temperature is 66.4°F in south-central Wisconsin. Most northern Wisconsin locations range from the upper 60s to upper 70s. Two stations are marked “N/A.”
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Map titled “8 in Soil Temperature (°F)” showing soil temperatures measured at an 8-inch depth across Wisconsin and nearby portions of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Lake Superior shoreline areas.
Monitoring stations are displayed as colored circles labeled with temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit. The legend ranges from less than 10°F (dark blue) to greater than 100°F (red). Most Wisconsin stations are yellow, representing temperatures between 70°F and 80°F.
Temperatures across most of Wisconsin range from the low 70s to upper 70s°F, including:
- Madison area: approximately 70.0-73.9°F
- Milwaukee area: approximately 72.7-77.0°F
- Green Bay area: approximately 68.4-76.1°F
- Eau Claire area: approximately 68.7-73.4°F
- Ashland area: approximately 65.8-70.5°F
The warmest readings occur in south-central and southwestern Wisconsin, including:
- 85.1°F near Baraboo
- 84.7°F in southwestern Wisconsin
- 80.8°F in central Wisconsin
- 80.2°F in southwestern Wisconsin
Additional warmer readings include 79.2°F near Marinette, 79.2°F near Dubuque, and 79.0°F near the Minnesota border.
The coolest visible reading is 65.1°F in southwestern Wisconsin, with other cooler locations including 65.8°F near Ashland and 68.2-69.8°F at scattered northern and central Wisconsin sites.
Three stations are marked “N/A.”
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Map titled “20 in Soil Temperature (°F)” showing soil temperatures measured at a 20-inch depth across Wisconsin and nearby portions of Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Lake Superior shoreline areas.
Monitoring stations are marked with colored circles displaying temperature values in degrees Fahrenheit. The legend ranges from less than 10°F (dark blue) to greater than 100°F (red). Most stations are shaded yellow, indicating temperatures in the 60-80°F range.
Across Wisconsin, most 20-inch soil temperatures fall between 65°F and 75°F. Representative values include:
- Madison area: approximately 69.4-70.2°F
- Milwaukee area: approximately 67.8-73.0°F
- Green Bay area: approximately 65.5-70.9°F
- Stevens Point area: approximately 67.8-71.4°F
- Appleton/Fond du Lac area: approximately 68.7-72.0°F
- Eau Claire area: approximately 64.9-70.2°F
- Ashland area: approximately 60.6-67.5°F
The highest temperatures are concentrated in south-central and southwestern Wisconsin:
- 81.0°F near Baraboo
- 80.8°F in southwestern Wisconsin
- 77.5°F near La Crosse
The lowest temperatures occur in northern Wisconsin:
- 60.6°F near Ashland
- 61.5°F in south-central Wisconsin
- Several northern stations between 63°F and 66°F
Several stations are marked “N/A.”
- The maps show daily average Wisconet soil temperature conditions on July 13th
U.S. Drought Monitor
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Map titled “U.S. Drought Monitor Midwest” dated July 14, 2026 (released July 16, 2026; valid 8 a.m. EDT). The map shows drought conditions across the Midwest using county-level shading.
Most of the region is classified as None (white). Areas of Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions (yellow) are scattered across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and parts of surrounding states. Moderate Drought (D1) areas (tan) are concentrated primarily in northern Minnesota and smaller pockets elsewhere. Severe Drought (D2) areas (orange) appear in parts of northern Minnesota. No areas are mapped in Extreme Drought (D3) or Exceptional Drought (D4).
Wisconsin is predominantly classified as None, with scattered areas of D0 Abnormally Dry conditions in western, central, and southeastern portions of the state. No D1, D2, D3, or D4 drought areas are visible in Wisconsin.
Compared to last week:
- Midwest: 2% increase in D1-D4 coverage. 1 class degradation across the northern parts of MN and WI. 1 class improvement across KY into parts of southern IL and MO.
- 89.1% of the Midwest region is drought free (~10.9% in D1-D4).
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Map titled “U.S. Drought Monitor Wisconsin” dated July 14, 2026 (released July 16, 2026; valid 8 a.m. EDT). The map shows county-level drought conditions across Wisconsin.
Most drought-affected areas are classified as D0 Abnormally Dry (yellow), covering much of northern, eastern, central, and southeastern Wisconsin. Areas of D1 Moderate Drought (tan) are concentrated in portions of north-central, northwestern, east-central, and south-central Wisconsin.
Areas with no drought designation (white) are primarily located in parts of west-central, central, and southwestern Wisconsin. No areas are classified as D2 Severe Drought, D3 Extreme Drought, or D4 Exceptional Drought.
- Wisconsin: D1 coverage increased by nearly 13% from last week’s report, primarily in northwest counties. D1 is also in localized areas of eastern and southern Wisconsin.
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Map titled “U.S. Drought Monitor Class Change – Wisconsin, 1 Week.” The map compares drought classifications on July 14, 2026 with July 7, 2026.
Most of Wisconsin is shaded gray, indicating no change in drought status during the one-week period. Scattered yellow areas indicate 1-class degradation, meaning drought conditions worsened by one category. These degradations are concentrated in parts of:
- Northern Wisconsin, including portions of north-central and northeastern counties
- Central Wisconsin
- East-central Wisconsin
- South-central Wisconsin
- A small area along the Door Peninsula
No areas show 2-class, 3-class, 4-class, or 5-class degradation. No areas show any level of drought improvement (green to blue categories).
- Wisconsin: D1 coverage increase.
U.S. Drought Monitor Time Series
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Line chart titled “Wisconsin Drought Time Series (USDM)” showing the percent of Wisconsin in drought categories from March 31, 2026, to July 14, 2026. The y-axis is labeled “Percent of State in Category” (0 to 100%).
Legend includes:
- D0-D4 (yellow)
- D1-D4 (tan)
- D2-D4 (orange)
- D3-D4 (red)
- D4 (dark red)
The yellow D0-D4 line declines from about 27% on March 31 to 2% by late April through mid-May, then rises sharply to 40% on May 26 and 90% on June 2. It gradually decreases through June and early July, reaching about 60% on July 7, then increases to about 69% on July 14.
The tan D1-D4 line remains near 0-4% through May, peaks around 13% on June 2 and June 9, drops to 0% on July 7, and returns to about 13% on July 14.
The D2-D4, D3-D4, and D4 lines remain at 0% throughout the period.
- D0 coverage = 69.2%; D1 coverage = 13.8%
Temperature Trends
7 Day Temperatures
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Map titled “Average Temperature (°F)” showing average temperatures across Wisconsin for July 07, 2026 to July 13, 2026.
The map uses a color scale ranging from 65°F to 80°F, with lighter yellow indicating cooler temperatures and darker orange indicating warmer temperatures. Most of Wisconsin is shaded light yellow to yellow, indicating average temperatures generally between 70°F and 75°F.
Warmer areas (approximately 75°F to 80°F) appear primarily in:
- Southwestern Wisconsin near the Mississippi River
- Parts of west-central Wisconsin near Eau Claire
- Isolated locations near Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay
Northern Wisconsin is generally cooler, with temperatures closer to 68°F to 72°F. Central and eastern Wisconsin are mostly within the 70°F to 75°F range.
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Map titled “Average Temperature (°F): Departure from 1991-2020 Normals” for July 07, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows how average temperatures across Wisconsin differed from the 1991-2020 climate normals.
A color scale ranges from -2°F to +8°F, with green indicating below-normal temperatures and tan to dark orange indicating above-normal temperatures.
Most of Wisconsin was warmer than normal, with departures generally between +2°F and +6°F. The largest positive departures occurred across northern Wisconsin, where widespread orange and dark orange shading indicates temperatures approximately 4°F to 8°F above normal. Central Wisconsin was largely 3°F to 6°F above normal.
Southern Wisconsin, including areas around Madison and Milwaukee, was generally 2°F to 4°F above normal, with a few small near-normal areas. No substantial regions of below-normal temperatures are visible.
- Average temperatures were 70-75°F across nearly all of Wisconsin. Along the Mississippi River in the west, temperatures were closer to 80°F.
- Temperatures were 2-4°F above normal in the southern part of the state. Further north, temperatures were 4-8°F above normal.
- Extreme heat (July 12-15): Wisconet stations across the state recorded daily maximum heat indices topping 100°F! Check out how hot it got in your neck of the woods.
30 Day Temperatures
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Map titled “Average Temperature (°F)” for June 14, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows average temperatures across Wisconsin using a color scale ranging from 60°F to 75°F.
Most of Wisconsin is shaded light yellow, indicating average temperatures between 65°F and 70°F during the 30-day period. Cooler temperatures appear across northern Wisconsin, generally in the 63°F to 67°F range, with the coolest areas located near the Lake Superior shoreline.
Warmer temperatures are concentrated in southern Wisconsin, especially near the Illinois border and in portions of southwestern and southeastern Wisconsin, where averages are generally 70°F to 75°F. Central Wisconsin is mostly between 67°F and 70°F.
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Map titled “Average Temperature (°F): Departure from 1991-2020 Normals” for June 14, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows how average temperatures across Wisconsin differed from the 1991-2020 climate normals.
The legend ranges from -4°F to +3°F, with green shades indicating below-normal temperatures, white indicating near-normal temperatures, and tan to orange shades indicating above-normal temperatures.
Most of Wisconsin is shaded white, indicating temperatures generally close to normal during the 30-day period. Areas of below-normal temperatures (approximately 1°F to 3°F below normal) appear mainly in:
- Western Wisconsin near Eau Claire
- Southwestern Wisconsin
- Portions of south-central Wisconsin near Madison
- Isolated areas in northern Wisconsin
Areas of above-normal temperatures (approximately 1°F to 3°F above normal) are concentrated in:
- Northeastern Wisconsin
- The Green Bay area
- Parts of east-central Wisconsin
- Scattered locations along the Lake Michigan shoreline
No large areas show departures greater than 3°F above or 4°F below normal.
Growing Degree Days (Base 50°F)
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Map titled “Accumulated Growing Degree Days (50°F)” for May 01, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows accumulated growing degree days (GDD50) across Wisconsin using a color scale ranging from approximately 480 to 1,360 GDD.
A clear north-to-south gradient is visible. Northern Wisconsin, especially near Lake Superior, has the lowest totals, generally about 560-800 GDD. Central Wisconsin is mostly within the 880-1,040 GDD range. Southern Wisconsin, including areas near Madison and Milwaukee, generally ranges from 1,040-1,200 GDD.
The highest values occur in southwestern Wisconsin along the Mississippi River, where orange to red shading indicates 1,200-1,360 GDD. Areas near Lake Michigan are somewhat cooler than adjacent inland locations, with lower GDD totals visible along parts of the eastern shoreline.
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Map titled “Accumulated Growing Degree Days (50°F)” for May 15, 2026 to July 13, 2026. The map shows accumulated growing degree days (GDD50) across Wisconsin using a color scale ranging from approximately 480 to 1,290 GDD.
A pronounced north-to-south gradient is visible across the state. Northern Wisconsin, especially along the Lake Superior shoreline, has the lowest accumulations, generally between 550 and 850 GDD. Central Wisconsin is mostly in the 850 to 1,000 GDD range.
Southern Wisconsin has the highest totals, with much of the region accumulating approximately 1,000 to 1,200 GDD. The highest values occur in southwestern Wisconsin near the Mississippi River and along the Illinois border, where orange to red shading indicates approximately 1,200 to 1,290 GDD.
Areas adjacent to Lake Michigan show somewhat lower accumulations than nearby inland locations, especially along the eastern shoreline. Northeastern Wisconsin and the Green Bay area generally range from 900 to 1,070 GDD.
- Starting May 1 – Growing degree day accumulation ranges from 1280 GDD in the far south and west to 800 GDD in the far north. These values are 105-110% of normal.
- Starting May 15 – Growing degree day accumulation ranges from 1210 GDD in the far south and west to 770 GDD in the far north. These values are 110-115% of normal.
Crop Progress and Condition
Crop Progress Report for Corn
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Map titled “Corn Conditions: Percent Good to Excellent” dated July 12, 2026, published by the USDA. The map shows the percentage of corn rated good to excellent in selected states. Each state displays a percentage, with the value in brackets indicating the change from the previous week.
Wisconsin is shaded dark green and labeled 83 [+1], indicating 83% of corn is rated good to excellent, up 1 percentage point from the previous week.
Other Midwest states shown include:
- Minnesota: 84 [+3]
- Michigan: 72 [0]
- Iowa: 78 [0]
- Illinois: 58 [0]
- Indiana: 62 [0]
- Ohio: 64 [+9]
- South Dakota: 71 [+7]
- North Dakota: 64 [-7]
- Nebraska: 63 [+1]
- Kansas: 64 [0]
- Missouri: 68 [+2]
Additional states shown:
North Carolina: 14 [-7]
Pennsylvania: 82 [-3]
Kentucky: 74 [+8]
Tennessee: 77 [+1]
Colorado: 50 [+5]
Texas: 43 [+4]
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Map titled “Corn Progress: Percent Silking” dated July 12, 2026, published by the USDA. The map shows the percentage of corn that has reached the silking stage in selected states. Each state displays the current silking percentage, with the value in brackets indicating the difference from the 5-year average.
Wisconsin is labeled 83 [+1], indicating 83% of corn had silked, which is 1 percentage point ahead of the 5-year average.
Other Midwest states shown include:
- Minnesota: 28 [+11]
- Michigan: 17 [+4]
- Iowa: 38 [+9]
- Illinois: 40 [-5]
- Indiana: 26 [-3]
- Ohio: 17 [0]
- South Dakota: 8 [-1]
- North Dakota: 17 [+7]
- Nebraska: 26 [-2]
- Kansas: 50 [+5]
- Missouri: 67 [+9]
Additional states shown:
North Carolina: 92 [+11]
Pennsylvania: 24 [+17]
Kentucky: 71 [+16]
Tennessee: 90 [+17]
Colorado: 33 [+24]
Texas: 82 [+4]
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Map titled “Soybean Conditions: Percent Good to Excellent” dated July 12, 2026, published by the USDA. The map shows the percentage of soybeans rated good to excellent in selected states. Each state displays the current percentage, with the value in brackets indicating the change from the previous week.
Wisconsin is shaded dark green and labeled 78 [0], indicating 78% of soybeans were rated good to excellent, unchanged from the previous week.
Other Midwest states shown include:
- Minnesota: 81 [+2]
- Michigan: 60 [+7]
- Iowa: 74 [0]
- Illinois: 56 [-2]
- Indiana: 63 [-1]
- Ohio: 63 [+9]
- South Dakota: 57 [+4]
- North Dakota: 63 [-3]
- Nebraska: 65 [-1]
- Kansas: 69 [+2]
- Missouri: 57 [-4]
Additional states shown:
North Carolina: 40 [-4]
Kentucky: 76 [+11]
Tennessee: 75 [0]
Arkansas: 78 [+8]
Mississippi: 63 [0]
Louisiana: 58 [-4]
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Map titled “Soybeans Progress: Percent Blooming” dated July 12, 2026, published by the USDA. The map shows the percentage of soybean acres that had reached the blooming stage in selected states. Each state displays the current blooming percentage, with the value in brackets indicating the difference from the 5-year average.
Wisconsin is labeled 42 [+4], indicating 42% of soybeans were blooming, which is 4 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average.
Other Midwest states shown include:
- Minnesota: 63 [+17]
- Michigan: 33 [-4]
- Iowa: 56 [+6]
- Illinois: 47 [-1]
- Indiana: 36 [-1]
- Ohio: 25 [-8]
- South Dakota: 39 [+4]
- North Dakota: 37 [+10]
- Nebraska: 65 [+13]
- Kansas: 37 [+3]
- Missouri: 47 [+13]
Additional states shown:
North Carolina: 52 [+14]
Kentucky: 50 [+14]
Tennessee: 73 [+25]
Arkansas: 90 [+9]
Mississippi: 89 [+6]
Louisiana: 95 [+5]
- Wisconsin had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork statewide, which is a gain from the previous week.
- Soybeans are 42% blooming. Corn silking is 4% complete.
- Corn and soybean conditions are 83% and 78% good to excellent, respectively.
- Winter wheat is 89% coloring and 5% harvested.
- Oats are 89% headed and 47% coloring. Oat condition is 80% good to excellent.
- Pasture and range were rated 64% good to excellent, down 2% from last week.
- The second cutting of alfalfa is 69% complete.
- Read the full USDA report.
Forecasts and Outlooks
7 Day Precipitation Forecast
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Map titled “7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast for July 16-23, 2026.” The map covers Wisconsin and nearby portions of Minnesota, Michigan, and Lake Michigan and shows forecast precipitation totals from the National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center.
Wisconsin is predominantly shaded green, indicating forecast precipitation of approximately 0.25 to 0.75 inches across most of the state. Much of central, southern, and eastern Wisconsin is forecast to receive 0.25 to 0.5 inches. Localized areas in central and south-central Wisconsin show lighter green shading, indicating 0.5 to 0.75 inches.
The highest forecast totals are concentrated in northern Wisconsin, where blue shades indicate 0.75 to 1.25 inches of precipitation, particularly near the Lake Superior shoreline and the northeastern portion of the state. Areas west of Wisconsin in Minnesota also show higher forecast precipitation amounts.
- When? – The days with the highest chances for rain over the next seven days are Thursday (7/16), Friday (7/17), and Monday (7/20).
- Where? – The highest chances for rain are along the Michigan border in the far north, as well as along the St. Croix River in northwest Wisconsin.
- Check your local forecast for details on totals and timing.
- Average precip (1991-2020) for this week: 0.91”.
8-14 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook
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Map titled “8-14 Day Precipitation Outlook for July 23-29, 2026.” The map shows Wisconsin’s precipitation outlook from the Climate Prediction Center.
Wisconsin is entirely shaded gray, indicating near-normal precipitation conditions are favored across the state during the 8-14 day outlook period. No areas are shaded brown (below-normal precipitation) or green-blue (above-normal precipitation), indicating there is no forecast tilt toward either wetter-than-normal or drier-than-normal conditions.
County boundaries are visible throughout Wisconsin. Nearby labels include Minneapolis, Superior, Madison, Milwaukee, and WISCONSIN.
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Map titled “8-14 Day Temperature Outlook for July 23-29, 2026.” The map shows Wisconsin temperature outlook probabilities from the Climate Prediction Center.
Most of Wisconsin is shaded gray, indicating near-normal temperature conditions are favored during the outlook period. A narrow band across eastern Wisconsin, extending from northeastern Wisconsin south toward the Lake Michigan shoreline and Milwaukee area, is shaded light blue. This shading indicates a 33%-40% probability of below-normal temperatures.
No areas of Wisconsin are shaded orange or red, indicating there is no forecast signal favoring above-normal temperatures anywhere in the state. Near-normal conditions dominate central, western, northern, and much of southern Wisconsin.
- Late July: Most of Wisconsin is showing a lean towards near normal temperature and precipitation. The exception is eastern Wisconsin, which shows a slight lean (33-40% odds) towards below normal temperatures.
- Statewide normals (1991-2020) for July 23-29 are 69.3°F and 0.88”.
30 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook
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Map titled “Monthly Precipitation Outlook for August 1-31, 2026.” The map shows the Climate Prediction Center’s monthly precipitation outlook for Wisconsin and surrounding states.
Wisconsin is entirely shaded white, indicating Equal Chances (EC) of below-normal, near-normal, or above-normal precipitation during August 2026. No areas within Wisconsin are highlighted for increased odds of wetter- or drier-than-normal conditions.
A tan-shaded area indicating increased odds of below-normal precipitation is visible to the east over parts of Michigan and the Great Lakes region. A light teal-shaded area indicating increased odds of above-normal precipitation extends into portions of Iowa and areas southwest of Wisconsin. Neither outlook area directly covers Wisconsin.
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Map titled “Monthly Temperature Outlook for August 1-31, 2026.” The map shows the Climate Prediction Center’s monthly temperature outlook for Wisconsin and surrounding states.
Wisconsin is entirely shaded white, indicating Equal Chances (EC) of below-normal, near-normal, or above-normal temperatures during August 2026. No part of Wisconsin is highlighted with blue shades (below-normal temperatures) or orange/red shades (above-normal temperatures), meaning there is no strong forecast signal favoring cooler- or warmer-than-normal conditions.
A small light-blue area indicating slightly elevated odds of below-normal temperatures is visible west of Wisconsin in portions of Minnesota and the northern Plains. This outlook area does not extend into Wisconsin.
- August: Conditions are uncertain currently, with equal chances for above, near, or below normal temperatures and precipitation.
- Statewide normals (1991-2020) for August 1-31 are 67.2°F and 3.90”.
90 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlook
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Map titled “Seasonal (3-Month) Precipitation Outlook for August 1-October 31, 2026.” The map shows the Climate Prediction Center’s three-month precipitation outlook for Wisconsin.
A broad tan-shaded area covers most of northern Wisconsin, including areas near Lake Superior and extending across much of the northern half of the state. The shading indicates a 33%-40% probability of below-normal precipitation during the August through October period.
Most of southern Wisconsin is unshaded, indicating equal chances (EC) of below-normal, near-normal, or above-normal precipitation. No areas of Wisconsin are shaded green, indicating there is no forecast signal favoring above-normal precipitation anywhere in the state.
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Map titled “Seasonal (3-Month) Temperature Outlook for August 1-October 31, 2026.” The map shows the Climate Prediction Center’s three-month temperature outlook for Wisconsin and surrounding states.
Wisconsin is entirely unshaded (white), indicating Equal Chances (EC) of below-normal, near-normal, or above-normal temperatures during the August through October 2026 period. No portion of Wisconsin is shaded blue for below-normal temperatures or orange/red for above-normal temperatures, indicating no strong seasonal temperature signal for the state.
A very small area of light orange shading appears outside Wisconsin near the lower-right edge of the map, indicating increased odds of above-normal temperatures in a region beyond the map’s Wisconsin focus area. This outlook does not affect Wisconsin.
- Aug-Oct: Temperatures are uncertain with equal chances. Precipitation shows a slight lean (33-40% odds) towards below normal precipitation. Below normal precipitation is a bit more likely in the far north (40-50% odds).
- Statewide normals (1991-2020) for Aug-Oct are 57.8°F and 10.50”.
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