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Nelson, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Buffalo County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
351
Population
260/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$29,308 per capita
$154,200
Home Value
$244,871 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,200 home value, $786/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Nelson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 37.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,208 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4196°N, 91.9973°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buffalo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in |
Nelson has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").