Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37.8 °F (low) to 57.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.7 Inches. Fort Atkinson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5 °F | 27.6 °F | 1.56 in. |
| February | 14.3 °F | 31.5 °F | 1.53 in. |
| March | 25.0 °F | 43.7 °F | 2.04 in. |
| April | 36.1 °F | 56.8 °F | 3.71 in. |
| May | 47.9 °F | 69.3 °F | 4.14 in. |
| June | 57.8 °F | 79.2 °F | 5.18 in. |
| July | 61.8 °F | 82.8 °F | 4.03 in. |
| August | 60.0 °F | 80.9 °F | 4.08 in. |
| September | 51.7 °F | 74.1 °F | 3.43 in. |
| October | 40.1 °F | 61.0 °F | 2.93 in. |
| November | 28.8 °F | 45.9 °F | 2.24 in. |
| December | 18.5 °F | 33.1 °F | 1.81 in. |
| Annual | 37.8 °F | 57.2 °F | 36.68 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |