New Glarus, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,276
Population
1,257/sq mi density
$98,224
Median Income
$41,465 per capita
$267,600
Home Value
$359,697 Zillow
$968
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$98,224 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$267,600 home value, $968/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Glarus experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 31.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8131°N, 89.6337°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Green County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in |
New Glarus has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.3").