Big Falls, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Portage County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
157
Population
334/sq mi density
$73,300
Home Value
$140,560 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 334/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6156°N, 89.0202°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Portage County County |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton International (ATW) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Big Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.1").