Cataract, Wisconsin has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1 °C (low) to 13.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 922 Millimeters. Cataract is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. 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 | -14.6 °C | -3.7 °C | 28.96 mm |
| February | -12.8 °C | -0.9 °C | 28.19 mm |
| March | -6.3 °C | 5.8 °C | 46.74 mm |
| April | 0.3 °C | 13.6 °C | 93.47 mm |
| May | 7.1 °C | 20.4 °C | 117.35 mm |
| June | 12.7 °C | 25.7 °C | 137.16 mm |
| July | 14.8 °C | 27.8 °C | 107.7 mm |
| August | 13.6 °C | 26.6 °C | 111.76 mm |
| September | 8.8 °C | 22.5 °C | 97.54 mm |
| October | 2.3 °C | 15.1 °C | 70.36 mm |
| November | -4 °C | 6.4 °C | 45.72 mm |
| December | -10.4 °C | -0.8 °C | 37.08 mm |
| Annual | 1 °C | 13.2 °C | 922.03 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |