Whitelaw, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Manitowoc County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
922 Population 1,740/sq mi density
$57,298 Median Income $31,548 per capita
$179,800 Home Value $312,320 Zillow
$969 Median Rent 14.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,298 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$179,800 home value, $969/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitelaw has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,740/sq mi
Coordinates44.1476°N, 87.8267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyManitowoc County County
Nearest AirportGreen Bay/Austin Straubel International (GRB)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.4"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 34.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.05"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %84.3%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0450 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience99.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
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 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

276 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 81 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 15 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 85 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 92 km 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 95 km 7
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 1, 1970 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 25, 1950 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 6, 2013 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 39 km 0
Jul 18, 1996 EF2 42 km 1
Jul 5, 1994 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 11, 1986 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 94 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 94 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 94 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 93 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in

Whitelaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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