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The Dells of the Eau Claire River County Park

Today’s Forecast:

75°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KEAU
Observed at: 2:30 pm
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 44%

This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  95 /100

Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 80°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100

Camping

Excellent
  93 /100

Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 80°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  90 /100

Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 80°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 86/100

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  94 /100

Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 80°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 91/100

About Eau Claire

Eau Claire blends river recreation, trails, parks, music, and an easygoing downtown in a way that makes outdoor plans feel simple. The Chippewa River, Eau Claire River, bike routes, nearby hiking, and regular outdoor events give visitors plenty of options in a compact area.

Warm, calm weather is a natural fit for paddling, biking, park time, and patios. Cooler weather can be great for trails and exploring town, while a rainy stretch is easy to work around with local food, music, shops, and indoor stops.

Make the Most of a Eau Claire Day

Because so much is close together, Eau Claire is a good place to start outdoors and adjust as the day develops. Get on the river or trail during the best weather window, then move downtown or indoors if rain arrives.

Weather Tips for Eau Claire

River corridors can feel breezy, and summer storms may affect paddling, biking, and outdoor events later in the day.

A few things worth watching before you head out:

  • River conditions: Wind and recent rainfall can affect comfort and flow on the water.
  • Thunderstorms: Check timing before long rides, open parks, or paddling plans.
  • Heat and shade: Trails and paved routes can feel warmer in the afternoon.
  • Rain timing: A morning dry window may be all you need for a good outdoor start.
  • Event plans: Outdoor music and festivals can shift with weather, so keep an eye on local updates.

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the best part of the day for biking, paddling, trails, or parks. If conditions turn, shift toward downtown, food, music, shopping, or a relaxed riverfront stop between showers.

7-Day Forecast for Eau Claire:

75°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KEAU
Observed at: 2:30 pm
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 44%
Thu
82° 59°
0%
Fri
83° 66°
2%
Sat
92° 70°
8%
Sun
94° 72°
18%
Mon
94° 68°
29%
Tue
90° 65°
10%
Wed
90° 65°
12%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

82° Thu 83° Fri 92° Sat 94° Sun 94° Mon 90° Tue 90° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

59° Thu 66° Fri 70° Sat 72° Sun 68° Mon 65° Tue 65° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Thu 20 Fri 20 Sat 12 Sun 12 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 2:56 pm CDT