Fitchburg, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
31,566
Population
897/sq mi density
$85,420
Median Income
$55,926 per capita
$389,400
Home Value
$506,723 Zillow
$1,302
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
281
Violent Crime/100K
1,341 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,420 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$389,400 home value, $1,302/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fitchburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 38.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Area | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9858°N, 89.4253°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Green County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Fitchburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.7").