Argyle, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
875 Population 1,389/sq mi density
$57,424 Median Income $33,428 per capita
$125,600 Home Value $295,072 Zillow
$563 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,424 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,600 home value, $563/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Argyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation828 ft (252 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,389/sq mi
Coordinates42.7014°N, 89.8657°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen County County
Nearest AirportTri-County Regional (LNR)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 39.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Mar 25, 2015.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 139 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 115 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 136 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 997 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 31 km 9
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 94 km 24
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 99 km 1
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 43 km 1
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 87 km 1
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 59 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 21 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 74 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 75 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 75 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 96 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 20 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Argyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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