Lake Wissota, Wisconsin
Lake Wissota is a community of 3,184 people in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Lake Wissota
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 55 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lake Wissota
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lake Wissota
Lake Wissota is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Lafayette in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,830 at the 2020 census. The CDP, known locally as Lake Wissota Village, is located along the southern shores of Lake Wissota.
From the Wikipedia article Lake Wissota, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
SandBar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.9 mi
17643 50th Avenue, Chippewa Falls
Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu 11:00-23:00; We 11:00-24:00; Th 11:00-24:00,Fr...
High Shores Supper Club
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
17985 County Highway X, Chippewa Falls
Where to stay1
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facililty
School · 2.7 mi
2909 E Park Ave, Chippewa Falls
Map of Lake Wissota
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 6°F | 1.0 in | 13.5 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 9°F | 1.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 9.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 4.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 45°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 37°F | 2.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 25°F | 1.8 in | 4.7 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 1.4 in | 11.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eau Claire Rgnl Ap (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chippewa County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-20: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Chippewa Falls 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Lake Hallie 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Seymour 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Altoona 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Fall Creek 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Eau Claire 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Bloomer 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Cornell 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Colfax 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Thorp 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lafayette Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Batemen, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- ISS034-E-59633 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Wissota airport skydive, Wikideas1, CC0
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