Port Wing, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Bayfield County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
134
Population
117/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$33,763 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$232,657 Zillow
$325
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $325/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Port Wing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 61.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7756°N, 91.3806°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bayfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Port Wing has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.0").