Markesan, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,276
Population
550/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$32,085 per capita
$147,800
Home Value
$332,533 Zillow
$479
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $479/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Markesan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 45.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7108°N, 88.9912°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Green Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wittman Regional (OSH) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.9 / 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 | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Markesan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.4").