Mike Wankum Biography
Mike Wankum is an award-winning meteorologist who is part of the StormTeam 5 on WCVB Channel 5. He is responsible for forecasting the weather for all evening and late newscasts, as well as the MeTV Boston 10 O’Clock News. With over 30 years of experience in Boston, Mike joined WCVB in December 2006, following 13 years as chief meteorologist at WLVI. Additionally, he frequently lectures on science at local universities and schools.
Mike Wankum Age
Wankum was born in Iowa, USA in 1960, making him about 63 years old in 2023.
Mike Wankum Height
He is 1.88 meters tall or stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches.
Mike Wankum Nationality
He is a United States citizen.
Mike Wankum Education
A graduate of Briar Cliff University, Mike earned his Masters in Atmospheric Science from Creighton University, where he chased tornadoes early in his career.
Mike Wankum Family
Wankum was born in Iowa, USA, but information about his family is unknown.
Mike Wankum Wife
Who is Mike Wankum married to? Mike has been happily married to Clair Geissler for some time now and they have three children: Anna, Tess, and Benjamin. They first met while studying at Briar Cliff University and are now proud grandparents to a grandson and granddaughter. He has been residing on the South Shore of Massachusetts with his family and enjoys spending quality time with his loved ones, including his children, grandson, and granddaughter.
Mike Wankum WCVB-TV
Mike is the longest-serving broadcast meteorologist in Boston and is responsible for anchoring the weather during various newscasts on WCVB Channel 5, including the 10 O’Clock News on MeTV Boston. He has been forecasting weather for over three decades in Boston and joined Channel 5 in December of 2006. Prior to that, he served as the chief meteorologist at Boston’s WLVI for 13 years and also worked as the chief meteorologist at WTVR in Richmond, Virginia, and KTIV in Sioux City, Iowa.
Mike is a highly celebrated meteorologist with numerous awards to his name, including 17 regional NATAS Boston/New England Emmy® Awards for weather coverage and technology reporting. He has also won several Associated Press and Massachusetts Broadcasters Association (MBA) awards, including the First Place MBA Sound Bites award in 2018 for his weekly “Cutting Edge” technology series. The Washington Post listed him as one of the seven “Coolest” meteorologists in the country in 2017.
In addition to his weather expertise, Mike is an active motorcycle enthusiast and licensed amateur road racer who frequently participates in races at the New Hampshire Motors Speedway. He also uses his racing expertise to instruct local law enforcement motorcycle officers how to ride safely at high speeds as a member of the Fishtail Riding School.
Mike is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has earned his Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation. He is also a guest science lecturer at area schools and universities, speaking on various topics including climate change, media, severe weather, nuclear disasters, and children’s issues. Additionally, he is actively involved in various local charitable organizations and served as the past Chairman of the Chornobyl Children Project USA.
Mike Wankum Salary
According to WCVB-TV Boston anchors/reporters’ salaries, Mike earns an average annual salary of $42,000.
Mike Wankum Net Worth
As of 2023, his successful journalism career has earned him an estimated net worth of $1 million.
