Why visit Brooklyn
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Daniel Pond Farmhouse and Francis Marian Ames Farmstead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Brooklyn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a village in Dane and Green counties in Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census, with 1,026 residents in Dane County and 498 in Green County.
From the Wikipedia article Brooklyn (village), Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Daniel Pond Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Rutland, Wisconsin
Francis Marian Ames Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place in Rutland, Wisconsin
Rutland United Brethren in Christ Meeting House and Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic church in Wisconsin, United States
Sereno W. Graves House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Rutland, Wisconsin
Lockwood Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship1
History
The village was incorporated in 1905. It was named after Brooklyn, New York.
From the History section of Brooklyn (village), Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Brooklyn
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 10°F | 1.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 12°F | 1.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 2.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 16°F | 1.8 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stoughton (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dane County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Oregon 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Stoughton 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Fitchburg 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Verona 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Madison 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Middleton 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Janesville 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Monroe 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Waunakee 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Sun Prairie 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Brooklynwi, Bbaillod ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain
- Brooklyn Town Hall in Green County, Wisconsin, Wikideas1, CC0
- Brooklyn Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Daniel Pond Farmhouse, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Sereno W. Graves House, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Rutland United Brethren Church, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Francis Marian Ames Farmstead, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Lockwood Barn, TheCatalyst31, CC0
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