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Embarrass, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Shawano County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
338 Population 289/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $36,244 per capita
$133,300 Home Value $172,014 Zillow
$616 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 2,980 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Embarrass 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates44.6705°N, 88.7032°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShawano County County
Nearest AirportAppleton International (ATW)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 44.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 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 No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 140 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

324 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 66 km 1
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 85 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 61 km 6
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 16, 1997 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 18, 1996 EF2 87 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Embarrass has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.0").

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