Why visit Shawano
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Moonlight Outdoor Theater, Shawano Cinema I, II, III, IV, Shawano Post Office and Lincoln School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 48 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Shawano
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shawano
Shawano is a city and the county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,243 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Shawano, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
Shawano Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Post office in Shawano, Wisconsin, United States
South Main Street, Shawano
Lincoln School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
School building in Shawano, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 2.2 mi
N4543 State Highway 22, Shawano
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
1266 East Green Bay Street, Shawano
Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-01:00
Where to stay3
AmeriVu Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
211 South Waukechon Street, Shawano
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare3
Prevea Shawano Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1300 East Green Bay Street, Shawano
Map of Shawano
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 6°F | 1.3 in | 11.8 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 8°F | 1.1 in | 10.8 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 4.3 in |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 54°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 9.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shawano 2Ssw (2 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
Shawano 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)
- 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2002-09-10: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clintonville Municipal Airport (CLI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Keshena 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Bonduel 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Clintonville 13 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Seymour 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Oconto Falls 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Shiocton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- New London 27 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Hobart 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Howard 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Suamico 29 mi east, about 46 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
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ShawanoWisconsinMainStreetHistoricDistrict1WIS22, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0620-Shawano-PO, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Lincoln School, Shawano, WI, TheCatalyst31, CC0
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