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While natural beauty and recreational opportunities are abundant in the Wausau Region, you will find that our greatest assets are the people who make our region a special place to live, work and play.
The entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of this area's founding fathers still lives in our region. This is a place where neighbor helps neighbor and business helps business. While we aren't the biggest community in Wisconsin, we offer many of the amenities found in larger cities.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
We have a vibrant arts community, a unique public space downtown, the 400 Block, for concerts and public events, an interconnected system of cycling and recreational trails, a large downhill skiing facility, a downtown whitewater kayaking course, a world-class curling center and many large sporting complexes that host statewide events like the summer and winter Badger State Games.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Wausau Region, Wisconsin?
For those of you that retire in Wausau Region, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!
Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 10's and highs in the mid 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 0's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!
If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Wausau Region such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Wausau Region!
Summertime in Wausau Region is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.
If you retire in Wausau Region, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.
Monthly Temperature Ranges
Month
Low
Avg
High
Jan
4
F°
14
F°
23
F°
Feb
8
F°
18
F°
28
F°
Mar
18
F°
29
F°
39
F°
Apr
32
F°
43
F°
55
F°
May
43
F°
55
F°
67
F°
Jun
53
F°
64
F°
76
F°
Jul
57
F°
68
F°
80
F°
Aug
55
F°
67
F°
78
F°
Sep
46
F°
58
F°
69
F°
Oct
35
F°
45
F°
56
F°
Nov
24
F°
32
F°
40
F°
Dec
10
F°
18
F°
27
F°
Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
Month
Days Greater Than 90 F°
Days Less Than 32 F°
Days Less Than 0 F°
Jan
0
31
12
Feb
0
27
9
Mar
0
28
3
Apr
0
16
0
May
0
3
0
Jun
1
0
0
Jul
2
0
0
Aug
1
0
0
Sep
0
2
0
Oct
0
13
0
Nov
0
24
1
Dec
0
30
8
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
1
"
9
9
%
Feb
1
"
7
12
%
Mar
2
"
9
20
%
Apr
3
"
11
30
%
May
3
"
12
42
%
Jun
4
"
12
53
%
Jul
4
"
12
59
%
Aug
4
"
11
58
%
Sep
4
"
12
50
%
Oct
3
"
11
37
%
Nov
2
"
10
26
%
Dec
1
"
10
15
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
13
"
30
9
Feb
9
"
27
6
Mar
10
"
20
5
Apr
4
"
2
2
May
0
"
0
0
Jun
0
"
0
0
Jul
0
"
0
0
Aug
0
"
0
0
Sep
0
"
0
0
Oct
1
"
1
1
Nov
6
"
6
5
Dec
13
"
25
9
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
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Wausau Region, WI
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Wausau Region, WI
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Van services for seniors
Home care
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