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Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Green Bay climate

Green Bay offers cool summers and a long freezing season that the home must handle

Green Bay’s average summer high is 77.6°F, with one day above 90°F. The average winter low is 12.8°F, with 157 days below freezing. June through September are the best months in the local profile, while December through February are the toughest and only four months are marked comfortable.

Humidity is 81 percent, solar exposure is 1,329 peak sun hours per year, allergy levels are Poor, and modeled PM2.5 is 5.7 micrograms per cubic meter for 2021 through 2025. Heat risk is Low, storm exposure is High, flood exposure is Moderate, and the drought row is a medium long run screen rather than a current forecast.

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Moderate

2.5 / 5

Average Summer High
78°F

Mild · 78°F

Days Above 90°F
1 day/year

Excellent

Summer Feel
Excellent

4.8 / 5

Average Winter Low
13°F / -11°C

Poor

Days Below Freezing
157 days/year

Poor

Winter Feel
Poor

1 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
81%

Poor

Comfortable Months
4 months

Poor

Solar Exposure
1329 peak sun hrs/yr

Poor

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Toughest Months
Feb, Jan, Dec
Heat Risk
Low

Very Good

Drought Risk
Medium (0.4-0.6)
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.2 / 5

Green Bay in everyday life

Could Green Bay work for you?

What may work well

  • A 77.6°F average summer high and one day above 90°F support a comfortable warm season for households that enjoy parks and trails.
  • Excellent modeled air quality and Low heat risk add useful inputs to the seasonal comparison.
  • The city’s winter recreation information gives cold weather planning more than one direction, even when outdoor time is limited.

What to think about

  • A 12.8°F average winter low and 157 freezing days make heating, entryways, mobility, and car readiness central.
  • 81 percent humidity, Poor allergy levels, and only four comfortable months keep indoor air and home condition important.
  • High storm and Moderate flood rows add power, drainage, insurance, and emergency route questions.

Make Green Bay’s seasons workable at home

  1. Compare the outdoor months

    List the June through September activities the household values, then identify indoor and mobility alternatives for December through February.

  2. Inspect the winter envelope

    Review heating, insulation, windows, entryways, pipes, snow removal, parking, vehicle readiness, indoor air, and places to rest during very cold days.

  3. Pair comfort with hazards

    Add storm, tornado, flood, power, drainage, emergency, insurance, and route questions to the seasonal home review.

  4. Choose the decision actions

    Save the climate notes, Compare a second home, and choose Find my fit after seasonal comfort, mobility, and hazard questions are clear.

Questions retirees ask

What is Green Bay’s summer climate like?

The average summer high is 77.6°F and the climate profile records one day above 90°F. Parks and trails may be easier to use in the warm season, while shade, humidity, indoor air, and the property still matter.

How demanding is Green Bay winter?

The average winter low is 12.8°F and 157 days fall below freezing. Review heating, insulation, windows, entryways, snow and ice management, vehicle readiness, parking, and indoor alternatives.

Which months are the easiest for outdoor plans?

June through September are listed as the best months, while December through February are the toughest. The local profile marks four months comfortable, so personal cold tolerance should guide the comparison.

How should I read the air and allergy rows?

The profile lists 81 percent humidity, Poor allergy levels, Excellent modeled air quality, and 5.7 micrograms per cubic meter of modeled fine particles. Each measure answers a different home and comfort question.

Does Low heat risk remove hazard planning?

No. Brown County storm and tornado risk is High and flood risk is Moderate. Pair the mild summer heat row with power, drainage, insurance, emergency, and route planning.

Green Bay offers a pleasant summer window, but winter is a major part of the decision. Save the seasonal home plan, Compare another address, and use Find my fit after heating, mobility, air, storm, and flood questions are answered.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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