Wildcat Mountain
About
Wildcat Mountain is a summit in Wisconsin, about 2 miles from the town of Ontario. Several hiking trails sit within easy reach of it, making it a natural anchor for a day of walking in the area. Typical averages from the weather station at Cashton, about 11 miles away, describe a strongly seasonal climate. July is the warmest month, with highs around 81°F and lows near 63°F. June and August run only slightly cooler, with highs in the high 70s. May and September are milder, with highs near 68°F and 71°F. They still bring 10 to 13 days with precipitation. October cools to highs around 57°F, and no snow days are typical from May through October. Winter is cold, with January highs near 24°F and lows around 11°F. About eight days with snow are typical in January, and snow is common from November through March. The station sits only about 100 feet from the summit's elevation, so its figures are a close guide. The closest trail is Prairie Trail, just 0.1 mile away. Old Settlers Loop Trail lies about half a mile off, and Mt Pisgah Hemlock Trail is about 0.7 mile away. For time on the water, the Kickapoo River is a canoeing destination roughly 8 miles from the summit.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,270 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Wildcat Mountain
Wisconsin
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 68–81°F and lows of 48–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cashton, WI weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan24° high11° low8 days with snow
- Feb29° high14° low6 days with snow
- Mar41° high25° low4 days with snow
- Apr56° high37° low2 days with snow
- May68° high48° low
- Jun77° high59° low
- Jul81° high63° low
- Aug79° high61° low
- Sep71° high53° low
- Oct57° high40° low
- Nov42° high28° low3 days with snow
- Dec29° high17° low7 days with snow
Nearby
- Prairie TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Old Settlers Loop TrailHiking0.5 mi
- Mt Pisgah Hemlock TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Kickapoo RiverCanoeing7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)