Local weather forecast

Weather in Wausau, WI

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 54401, 54403

Overcast
Now49°F

Overcast

High / Low64° / 49°
Rain chance16%
Wind5 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast49°23% rain
9 AMCloudy53°13% rain
10 AMOvercast56°12% rain
11 AMOvercast58°14% rain
12 PMCloudy60°11% rain
1 PMOvercast62°12% rain
2 PMOvercast64°11% rain
3 PMOvercast64°11% rain
4 PMOvercast63°12% rain
5 PMOvercast62°13% rain
6 PMOvercast64°15% rain
7 PMOvercast60°18% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
64° 49°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
62° 54°Overcast
Rain 28%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
66° 57°Overcast
Rain 9%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like47°F
Humidity78%
Pressure30.27 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph SE
Wind gusts5 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:50 AM
Sunset06:49 PM
Moonrise06:35 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 64°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 52°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 29%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 22 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 47°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

64°F, 11% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 49°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 19%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Wausau

Wisconsin has warm summers, cold winters and strong Great Lakes influence near Lakes Michigan and Superior. Lake-effect snow can be important in favored areas.

Wausau is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.96°N latitude and 89.63°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Wausau weather today

Overcast and 49°F in Wausau, WI. Today's high is 64°F with a 16% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 5 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.27 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wausau

Sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 62°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 28%.

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