Random Lake, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ozaukee County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,494 Population 989/sq mi density
$87,370 Median Income $43,264 per capita
$240,300 Home Value $344,289 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,370 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,300 home value, $865/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Random Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 48.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation882 ft (269 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates43.5547°N, 87.9578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOzaukee County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 48.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood
Good Days %80.9%
Unhealthy Days9

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0492 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience100.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

364 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 531 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 56 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 24 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 74 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 91 km 7
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 64 km 2
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 46 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 53 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 53 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 58 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 59 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 58 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in

Random Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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