Why visit Niagara
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Quinnesec Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 61 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Niagara
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Niagara
Niagara is a city in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2020 census. The city lies to the north of and adjacent to the Town of Niagara. It is part of the Marinette, WI–MI Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Niagara, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship2
Quinnesec United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.5 mi
677 Division Street, Quinnesec
History
The city of Niagara was founded in 1900 on the banks of the Menominee River. Niagara is an Iroquois word that means "thundering waters", which is also used in the famous Niagara Falls, between New York state and the Canadian province of Ontario.
From the History section of Niagara, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Map of Niagara
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 4°F | 1.4 in | 14.7 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 6°F | 1.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 17°F | 1.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 7.1 in |
| May | 66°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 1.8 in | 13.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp Hcn (4 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
Marinette County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ford Airport (IMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Quinnesec 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Iron Mountain 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Norway 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Kingsford 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Hermansville 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Crystal Falls 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Stephenson 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Caspian 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Iron River 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Escanaba 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2009-0619-Niagara-CH, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
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