Sturgeon Bay, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Kewaunee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,702
Population
981/sq mi density
$56,882
Median Income
$43,312 per capita
$217,600
Home Value
$386,032 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
101
Violent Crime/100K
665 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,882 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$217,600 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sturgeon Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8227°N, 87.3698°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kewaunee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Menominee Regional (MNM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in |
Sturgeon Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").