Retirement Living in Monona - Wisconsin
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The Monona East Side area of the Madison, WI region still maintains its original resort community soul. Nestled on the eastern shore of Lake Monona, we're a waterfront community with numerous outdoor recreational opportunities including beautiful bike trails, canoeing, kayaking and sailing, recreational boating and fishing and we have a thriving urban corridor on Monona Drive. We're known for our ethnic restaurants and quaint cafes, a phenomenal civic campus made up of a community pool, beautiful parks, a community center, senior center and one of the best libraries in the State of Wisconsin. We welcome you to contact us so we can send you some information on all we have to offer!
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Region Characteristics
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Area Amenities
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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
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Cultural Activities
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The Monona East Side area is renowned for its festivals and concert series on the shore of Lake Monona. The State Capitol building makes a beautiful backdrop for our Sunset Concert Series.
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Public transportation
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Public bus service, numerous taxi services, an excellent network of paved biking trails and the Dane County Regional Airport is just minutes away.
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Medical Facilities
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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Monona In Wisconsin?
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For those of you that retire in Monona, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring! Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 10's. You may have some days below 0°. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume some snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing! If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Monona such as a movie, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Monona! Summertime in Monona is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer. If you retire in Monona, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.
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Monthly Temperature Ranges
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Month
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Low
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Avg
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High
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Jan
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10
F°
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18
F°
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27
F°
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Feb
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14
F°
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23
F°
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31
F°
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Mar
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24
F°
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34
F°
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43
F°
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Apr
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36
F°
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47
F°
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58
F°
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May
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46
F°
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57
F°
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68
F°
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Jun
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56
F°
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67
F°
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78
F°
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Jul
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61
F°
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71
F°
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82
F°
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Aug
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59
F°
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70
F°
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80
F°
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Sep
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50
F°
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61
F°
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72
F°
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Oct
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38
F°
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49
F°
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60
F°
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Nov
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28
F°
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36
F°
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45
F°
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Dec
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15
F°
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23
F°
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31
F°
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Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days
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Month
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Days Greater Than 90 F°
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Days Less Than 32 F°
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Days Less Than 0 F°
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Jan
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0 |
30 |
8 |
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Feb
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0 |
27 |
5 |
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Mar
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0 |
25 |
0 |
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Apr
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0 |
10 |
0 |
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May
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0 |
1 |
0 |
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Jun
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1 |
0 |
0 |
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Jul
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3 |
0 |
0 |
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Aug
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2 |
0 |
0 |
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Sep
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0 |
0 |
0 |
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Oct
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0 |
8 |
0 |
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Nov
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0 |
20 |
0 |
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Dec
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0 |
29 |
4 |
Rain & Humidity
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Month
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Rainfall
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Rainy Days
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Humidity
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Jan
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1 " |
8 |
13 % |
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Feb
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1 " |
8 |
17 % |
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Mar
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2 " |
9 |
25 % |
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Apr
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4 " |
12 |
34 % |
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May
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4 " |
12 |
45 % |
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Jun
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5 " |
11 |
56 % |
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Jul
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4 " |
10 |
62 % |
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Aug
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4 " |
10 |
61 % |
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Sep
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3 " |
9 |
53 % |
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Oct
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3 " |
10 |
40 % |
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Nov
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3 " |
9 |
30 % |
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Dec
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2 " |
9 |
19 % |
Snow
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Month
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Snowfall
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Snow On Ground Days
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Snowy Days
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Jan
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11 " |
24 |
7 |
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Feb
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10 " |
21 |
6 |
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Mar
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6 " |
9 |
4 |
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Apr
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2 " |
1 |
1 |
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May
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0 " |
0 |
0 |
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Jun
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0 " |
0 |
0 |
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Jul
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0 " |
0 |
0 |
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Aug
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0 " |
0 |
0 |
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Sep
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0 " |
0 |
0 |
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Oct
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0 " |
0 |
0 |
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Nov
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2 " |
3 |
2 |
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Dec
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12 " |
19 |
6 |
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Natural Disaster Areas
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Senior Housing Options
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Senior Assistance in
Monona, WI
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Monona, Wisconsin offers the following assistance for seniors:
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Cost of Living for
Monona, WI
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Monona, Wisconsin cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:
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Demographics
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Race
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Religion
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Political Party
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Age
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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Monona Offer For Retirees?
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Numerous volunteer and job opportunities exist in our community and the Monona Senior Center is the best resource for finding employment opportunities in our area.
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Additional Information
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Visitor Information
Relocation Information
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