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Wisconsin fall foliage
In a typical year, fall color in Wisconsin peaks from about September 27 around Minocqua (1,600 ft) to about October 17 around Milwaukee (620 ft).
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Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in Wisconsin?
In a typical year, fall color in Wisconsin peaks from about September 27 around Minocqua (1,600 ft) to about October 17 around Milwaukee (620 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in Wisconsin?
Minocqua is usually first among the Wisconsin destinations we track, with peak around September 27. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee usually peaks last, around October 17. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.
What trees give Wisconsin its fall color?
The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, quaking aspen, paper birch, tamarack and larch, northern red oak.
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