Howard, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Outagamie County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
20,261
Population
1,094/sq mi density
$84,896
Median Income
$47,102 per capita
$286,200
Home Value
$394,544 Zillow
$1,053
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,896 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$286,200 home value, $1,053/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Howard experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 55.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 23.1 sq mi (59.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,094/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5686°N, 88.0717°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Outagamie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Green Bay/Austin Straubel International (GRB) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.83 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
Howard has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").