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Bellevue, Wisconsin Weather

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Bellevue weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

Bellevue, WI
Saturday, July 4 at 6:51 AM
69
°
Overcast
Feels like
72°
Humidity
89%
Wind
5 mph
Sunrise
12:12 AM
Sunset
3:39 PM
Bellevue, WI
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastBellevue, WI: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
L 60°H 80°
Bellevue, WI
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Overcast
    20%
    80°67°
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    77°60°-3°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Clear
    77°58°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Overcast
    79°55°+2°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Showers
    44%
    0.59″
    81°63°+2°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Drizzle
    44%
    0.02″
    73°60°-8°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Overcast
    22%
    77°57°+4°
Bellevue, WI
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NNE
019° · veering 145°
Direction
NNE
019°
Sustained
5
mph
Gust
11
mph
Peak 24h
19
avg 5
Beaufort · 2 · LIGHT BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 5 · pk 19 @ 3:00a
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 165SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 145° from the nne.
Bellevue, WI
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
990.7
+1.7 mb in 3h · rising · 29.26 inHg
Now
990.7
mb
3h
+1.7
mb
12h
+1.7
mb
24h
-0.1
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 988991
9809859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW991.3988.3990.7
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
The low is filling — pressure climbing out of storm territory.
Bellevue, WI
Air quality
26
AQI
Good
-3 in 6h

AQI 26 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points). PM2.5 at 6.5 µg/m³ (AQI 36) with a 0.81 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
6.5μg/m³
PM 10Good
8μg/m³
NO₂Good
6μg/m³
OzoneGood
47μg/m³
UV IndexLow
0.1

What's driving it

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 6.5 µg/m³ (AQI 36) with a 0.81 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.

PM2.5/PM10
0.81
Wind
light
Recent rain
0h in last 6h
Pattern
stagnant smoke
Bellevue, WI
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
99%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow

Visibility
29.4mi
UNLIMITED
53 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
11:51 UTC · Bellevue, WI · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
11:51 UTC · Bellevue, WI · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
Bellevue, WI
Satellite · infrared · animated
Bellevue, WI
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
Bellevue, WI
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
4:37 AM
Sunrise
12:12 AM
Daylight
15h 27m
Sunset
3:39 PM
Civil dusk
9:17 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
Bellevue, WI
The moon
Waning Gibbous
82% illuminated
Moonrise
10:53 PM
Moonset
9:52 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
Bellevue, WI
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

Bellevue at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 69°F — typical for the season
  • Last frost: May 13 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

16-Day Forecast — Bellevue

  1. Sat80°67°20%
  2. Sun77°60°7%
  3. Mon77°58°1%
  4. Tue79°55°7%
  5. Wed81°63°44%
  6. Thu73°60°44%
  7. Fri77°57°22%
  8. Sat81°61°15%
  9. Sun67°57°15%
  10. Mon75°56°13%
  11. Tue77°60°14%
  12. Wed79°61°29%
  13. Thu81°69°35%
  14. Fri84°67°29%
  15. Sat81°66°23%
  16. Sun86°66°29%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — Bellevue

SPC includes Bellevue in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coastMay 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January
February
March
April
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radisheslettuce, peas, radishes
Junelettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
Augusttomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberwinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November
December

A year in weather

In Bellevue, July runs warmest near 73°F and January coldest around 18°F, while June is the wettest month (3.9 inches) and February the driest (1.5 inches).

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January18°1.516
February20°1.513
March30°2.215
April45°2.917
May55°3.418
June67°3.917
July73°3.014
August72°3.015
September64°3.615
October52°2.513
November35°2.714
December22°1.715

Regional context

In Bellevue, NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals put January near 18°F and July near 73°F — a 56°F seasonal arc — with about 31.9 inches of precipitation over 183 rainy or snowy days.

Precipitation in Bellevue runs summer-dominant: June averages 3.9 inches across 16.5 days of warm-season storms, while February drops to 1.5 inches over 13.3 rainy days of drier cool air. That summer-storm rhythm groups Bellevue with places like Allouez, WI, Green Bay, WI and De Pere, WI.

Around late-May, Bellevue sheds its freezing nights — kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips go into Bellevue's beds. Heat-demanding starts go out a fortnight on in Bellevue, after the soil warms and cold snaps clear. Frost returns to Bellevue near early-October, ending the tender-crop season. A creek-bottom lot in Bellevue can lag Bellevue's last frost 7-10 days behind a south slope.

Similar climates: Allouez, WI, Green Bay, WI, De Pere, WI, Ashwaubenon, WI, Denmark, WI.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in Bellevue?
Bellevue's last spring frost lands near mid-May, and in Bellevue the first fall frost follows around mid-October.
What is the rainy season in Bellevue?
June is the wettest month in Bellevue, about 3.9 inches on average; the year totals roughly 32 inches.
What is the warmest month in Bellevue?
July is Bellevue's warmest month, averaging about 73°F.
What is the coldest month in Bellevue?
Bellevue bottoms out in January, with a mean near 18°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in Bellevue?
Time tomatoes in Bellevue for two weeks after mid-May; peas and greens start at Bellevue's frost line.
How many rainy days does Bellevue get?
Bellevue averages about 183 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is Bellevue?
Bellevue sits in the USDA zone set by January lows near 18°F; the USDA ZIP tool gives the band.
What is the 10-day forecast for Bellevue?
Bellevue's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in Bellevue?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for Bellevue in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in Bellevue?
Current conditions for Bellevue and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the Bellevue forecast updated?
The Bellevue forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bellevue?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Bellevue are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for Bellevue?
The next few days in Bellevue's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Bellevue, Wisconsin has a warm-summer humid continental climate: January averages roughly 18°F, July about 73°F, 55°F between them.

Across the year, Bellevue collects about 32 inches of precipitation over roughly 183 days with measurable rain or snow.

Latitude 44.5°N gives Bellevue its 55°F swing, and with it the rhythm of Bellevue's growing season.

ZIP codes in Bellevue

  • 54311

Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.