New Auburn, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Chippewa County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
550 Population 161/sq mi density
$67,981 Median Income $27,391 per capita
$164,400 Home Value $345,344 Zillow
$1,010 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,981 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,400 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New Auburn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates45.1988°N, 91.5663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChippewa County County
Nearest AirportRice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 41.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.7 / 100
Community Resilience82.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

289 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 370 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 69 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 11 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 53 km 4
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 31 km 3
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 38 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 47 km 1
Sep 2, 2002 EF3 46 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 62 km 2
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 41 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 51 km 0
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 87 km 2
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 57 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

New Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.9").

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