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Retirement Living In Mount Horeb - Wisconsin


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Area Description

Mount Horeb is located 20 miles west of Madison, Wisconsin. The population of Mount Horeb is about 7,000 people with a lovely downtown area. The Military Ridge Bike Trail runs from Madison to Mount Horeb and continues another 20 miles to the west.

Blue Mound State Park is about 5 miles away which has beautiful trials for hiking and biking. It is also the highest point of Southwest Wisconsin. Tyrol Basin is also about 5 minutes away which is a ski and snowboard area. We have many shops and restaurants along our Main Street, which we call the Trollway and are known as "Troll Capital of the World".

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   Plan a day trip to discover our many hidden treasures, including casual cafes, gourmet restaurants, delightful bakeries, a world-class brewpub, award-winning wineries, scenic bike trails and so much more. You’ll quickly fall in love with our small-town charm and hospitality present in our museums, shops and events.
http://trollway.com/attractions/

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Mount Horeb, Wisconsin?

For those of you that retire in Mount Horeb, 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 a few days of snow 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 Mount Horeb such as 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 some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Mount Horeb 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 low 70'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 Mount Horeb, 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.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  10 F°  18 F°  27 F°
 Feb  14 F°  23 F°  32 F°
 Mar  24 F°  34 F°  43 F°
 Apr  36 F°  47 F°  57 F°
 May  47 F°  58 F°  68 F°
 Jun  56 F°  67 F°  78 F°
 Jul  61 F°  72 F°  82 F°
 Aug  59 F°  70 F°  80 F°
 Sep  50 F°  61 F°  72 F°
 Oct  38 F°  49 F°  60 F°
 Nov  27 F°  36 F°  45 F°
 Dec  14 F°  23 F°  31 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  30  8
 Feb  0  27  5
 Mar  0  25  1
 Apr  0  10  0
 May  0  1  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  3  0  0
 Aug  2  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  8  0
 Nov  0  21  0
 Dec  0  29  5

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  7  14 %
 Feb  1 "  7  18 %
 Mar  2 "  8  26 %
 Apr  4 "  11  34 %
 May  4 "  11  46 %
 Jun  5 "  10  57 %
 Jul  4 "  10  62 %
 Aug  5 "  9  62 %
 Sep  3 "  9  53 %
 Oct  3 "  9  40 %
 Nov  3 "  9  30 %
 Dec  2 "  8  19 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  10 "  24  5
 Feb  9 "  20  4
 Mar  6 "  8  3
 Apr  2 "  1  1
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  1 "  0  0
 Nov  3 "  3  2
 Dec  11 "  18  5


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Senior Assistance in Mount Horeb, WI

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin offers the following assistance for seniors:
Mount Horeb Senior Center (SW Dane Outreach).

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Mount Horeb Offer For Retirees?

Volunteering opportunities include working at the Chamber of Commerce office in downtown. Our volunteers greet individuals that travel here from all over the world and answer questions about our area. There are also volunteering opportunities at our Senior Center.

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