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Weather & Climate in Saukville, WI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saukville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,206/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3889°N, 87.9439°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ozaukee County County |
| Nearest Airport | General Mitchell International (MKE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 100.0 / 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+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M2.9.
| Mar 25, 2015 | 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois | M2.9 | 138 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
342 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 467 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 18, 1996 | EF5 | 65 km | 13.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1994 | EF4 | 100 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 27, 1984 | EF4 | 57 km | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| Apr 4, 1981 | EF4 | 21 km | 1.8 mi | 3 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF4 | 82 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1964 | EF4 | 2 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2008 | EF3 | 98 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2004 | EF3 | 95 km | 33.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2004 | EF3 | 87 km | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| Jun 5, 1980 | EF3 | 73 km | 10.7 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 1980 | EF3 | 84 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1977 | EF3 | 79 km | 69.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF3 | 68 km | 22.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1974 | EF3 | 66 km | 58.6 mi | 2 |
| Jul 19, 1963 | EF3 | 93 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF2 | 53 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2010 | EF2 | 62 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 2010 | EF2 | 74 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2000 | EF2 | 55 km | 17.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1996 | EF2 | 68 km | 6.4 mi | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 acres, 2006).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,524 | 56 km |
| 2010 | RX BURN | 1,236 | 56 km |
| 1994 | SOMMERS | 938 | 62 km |
| 1988 | PEACHY RD | 812 | 61 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 612 | 64 km |
| 2007 | TOWER RD 2 | 592 | 61 km |
| 2024 | RX-HWY Y - SOUTH | 553 | 80 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Saukville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.1").