Cataract, WI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Cataract, a community in Monroe County, Wisconsin.
This Afternoon
67°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Cataract
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 67°F | Rain Showers | 10 mph S | 80% |
| Tonight | 54°F | Rain Showers | 9 mph S | 98% |
| Wednesday | 59°F | Rain Showers | 7 to 13 mph S | 82% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Rain Showers | 13 mph SW | 87% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Rain Showers Likely | 8 to 12 mph NW | 73% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 12 mph N | 13% |
| Friday | 50°F | Partly Sunny | 2 to 8 mph N | 2% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 1% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph W | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph W | 10% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 7 mph W | 16% |
| Sunday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 2 mph SW | 3% |
| Monday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Cataract (44.087, -90.838). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Cataract
Last spring frost
May 9
First fall frost
Oct 1
Growing season
144 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Cataract: nearby ZIP 54656 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Wisconsin frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sparta, Wi (3.8 mi from Cataract). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.