Eau Claire, WI

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The Dells of the Eau Claire River County Park

Today’s Forecast:

☁
68°F
High: 68° | Low: 57°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KEAU
Observed at: 5:25 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 49%

This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight:A chance of rain showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday:A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 67°F. Low rain risk (22%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 74°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 67°F. Low rain risk (22%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for camping. Comfortable temperature (high near 74°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 67°F. Low rain risk (22%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for hiking. Comfortable temperature (high near 74°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 67°F. Low rain risk (22%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Ideal conditions for fishing. Comfortable temperature (high near 74°F), light wind, and clear forecast.


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:

☁
68°F
High: 68° | Low: 57°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KEAU
Observed at: 5:25 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 7 mph | Humidity: 49%
Sat ☁
68° 57°
2%
Sun 🌧
68° 56°
29%
Mon ⛅
74° 57°
0%
Tue ⛈
71° 59°
63%
Wed 🌧
71° 56°
38%
Thu 🌧
70° 50°
39%
Fri 🌧
66° 48°
22%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

68° Sat 68° Sun 74° Mon 71° Tue 71° Wed 70° Thu 66° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

57° Sat 56° Sun 57° Mon 59° Tue 56° Wed 50° Thu 48° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 65 Tue 95 Wed 95 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:53 pm CDT