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Weather & Climate in Fox Point, WI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fox Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 685 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation685 ft (209 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density2,359/sq mi
Coordinates43.1581°N, 87.9014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOzaukee County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Mitchell International (MKE)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 141 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 114 km 6 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 139 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

326 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 10 fatalities, 487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 84 km 13.3 mi 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 43 km 6.5 mi 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 39 km 1.8 mi 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 100 km 26.0 mi 0
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 98 km 5.2 mi 0
Aug 22, 1964 EF4 25 km 2.2 mi 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 76 km 10.8 mi 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 71 km 10.7 mi 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 94 km 1.2 mi 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 99 km 69.5 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 79 km 58.6 mi 2
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 81 km 22.2 mi 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 70 km 10.6 mi 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF2 71 km 3.9 mi 0
Jul 22, 2010 EF2 41 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 2010 EF2 59 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 1, 2000 EF2 65 km 17.0 mi 0
May 18, 1997 EF2 83 km 6.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 1996 EF2 93 km 6.4 mi 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF2 79 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 71 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 71 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 77 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 75 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 79 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 75 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Fox Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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