Winter, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Sawyer County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
328
Population
415/sq mi density
$41,848
Median Income
$26,749 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$245,822 Zillow
$821
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$41,848 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $821/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Winter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 57.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8221°N, 91.0130°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sawyer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (RIE) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in |
Winter has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.0").