Post Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Langlade County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
330 Population 46/sq mi density
$66,875 Median Income $38,830 per capita
$255,700 Home Value $296,657 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$255,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Post Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 65.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,541 ft (470 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates45.4305°N, 89.0903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLanglade County County
Nearest AirportMenominee Regional (MNM)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 65.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.9 / 100
Community Resilience72.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

182 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 63 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 88 km 2
Jun 25, 1950 EF4 42 km 2
Apr 10, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 63 km 1
Sep 28, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
May 3, 1955 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 7, 2007 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF2 63 km 0
Jul 16, 1997 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 7, 1996 EF2 87 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 27, 1991 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 24, 1984 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF2 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY (1,254 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 RILEY 1,254 95 km
1987 FOULDS CREEK 750 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 702 94 km
2022 LDF MARSH BURN 2022 503 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Post Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 12°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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