Rhinelander Area

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Today’s Forecast:

75°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KRHI
Observed at: 2:30 pm
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 38%

This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 78. Heat index values as high as 78. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 79. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph.

Today’s Report:

Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100

Camping

Excellent
  96 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 94/100

Golf

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for golf. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  96 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 78°F. Light wind (8 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 95/100

About Rhinelander

Rhinelander is a classic Northwoods base for lakes, forests, trails, camping, paddling, boating, and golf. It has the kind of outdoor setup where you can make a simple plan in the morning and still have a great day by afternoon.

Calm lake conditions favor paddling and boating. Cooler, dry weather is excellent for hiking, biking, and golf. When rain moves in, you can slow down, explore town, or save the bigger outdoor plan for the next clear window.

Make the Most of a Rhinelander Area Day

Use the forecast to pick your lake or trail, not to overcomplicate the day. Northwoods weather can change quickly, so build in a backup and enjoy the best part of the day as it comes.

Weather Tips for Rhinelander Area

Morning lake calm, afternoon wind, and summer storms are the main weather patterns to watch for outdoor planning.

A few things worth watching before you head out:

  • Wind: Wind can affect even smaller lakes and make paddling less comfortable.
  • Thunderstorms: Check timing before remote hiking or longer water plans.
  • Trail conditions: Heavy rain can leave low spots muddy and roots slick.
  • Cool nights: Camping evenings can become cool even after a warm day.
  • Bugs: Warm, damp weather can make forest outings less comfortable.

Plan Around the Conditions

Make water the priority during calmer hours. Save golf, hiking, trails, town, and indoor stops for a windier or wetter period.

7-Day Forecast for Rhinelander Area:

75°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KRHI
Observed at: 2:30 pm
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 38%
Thu
78° 54°
0%
Fri
80° 63°
1%
Sat
83° 62°
30%
Sun
88° 66°
31%
Mon
87° 60°
42%
Tue
82° 57°
8%
Wed
83° 57°
13%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

78° Thu 80° Fri 83° Sat 88° Sun 87° Mon 82° Tue 83° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

54° Thu 63° Fri 62° Sat 66° Sun 60° Mon 57° Tue 57° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 82 Thu 70 Fri 12 Sat 12 Sun 4 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 2:54 pm CDT