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Fulton, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Rock County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
52 Population 325/sq mi density
$173,600 Home Value $412,993 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fulton 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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation785 ft (239 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density325/sq mi
Coordinates42.8053°N, 89.1259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 35.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0521 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.5 / 100
Community Resilience81.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 106 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 123 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 133 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 93 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,252 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 72 km 9
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 65 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 67 km 24
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 6
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 28 km 1
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 97 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 34 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 83 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 90 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 90 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 92 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 89 km
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 81 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 94 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 89 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 36 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Fulton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.1").

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