Why visit Montello
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Montello Theatre, Charles Samuel Richter House and Marquette County Courthouse and Marquette County Sheriff's Office and Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Montello
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Montello
Montello is a city in and the county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,448 at the 2020 census. The Fox River flows through the city. Montello is home to the largest tree in Wisconsin.
From the Wikipedia article Montello, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Charles Samuel Richter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Montello, Wisconsin
Marquette County Courthouse and Marquette County Sheriff's Office and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Prison in Montello, United States of America
Montello Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Vaughn's Hall and Blacksmith Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Montello, Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Rendezvous Paddle & Sports
Restaurant · American, Grill · 0.6 mi
201 State Highway 22, Montello
We-Th 11:00-19:30+; Fr, Sa 11:00-20:30+; Su, Mo, Tu off
Cafe Hilltop
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
125 Church Street, Montello
06:00-14:00
Rivers Edge Saloon & Eatery
Bar and pub
24 West Montello Street, Montello
Weezie's Town Pump
Bar and pub
37 West Montello Street, Montello
Yahooz Sports Bar & Grill
Bar and pub
60 West Montello Street, Montello
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Montello
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.4 in | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 10.0 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 10.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Montello (1 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
Marquette County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 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)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dodge County Airport (UNU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 40 miles away.
- Portage 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Green Lake 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Baraboo 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Waupun 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Beaver Dam 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Reedsburg 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- DeForest 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Oshkosh 42 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Sun Prairie 42 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Madison 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 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
- Montello Wisconsin Downtown Looking East WIS23 Feb 2012, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montello Municipal Building, Wikideas1, CC0
- Montello Town Hall, Wikideas1, CC0
- Marquette County Courthouse Feb 2012, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vaughn's Hall and Blacksmith Shop Montello Wisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richter-House-Oct-08, Robstolzer ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aquaponics hydroponics farming fish lettuce, Kurt Kaiser, CC0
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