Why visit Wales
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Ten Chimneys.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wales
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wales
Wales is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, first settled by Welsh immigrants. The population was 2,862 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wales, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Ten Chimneys
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes4
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History
Welsh immigrants settled the village of Wales in 1840. The remains of Welsh history can be seen in the village's flag that replicates the Welsh national flag.
From the History section of Wales, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.7 mi
115 North Wales Road, Wales
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare1
Map of Wales
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.6 in | 10.4 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 1.9 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waukesha Wwtp (6 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
Waukesha County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 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
Waukesha County Airport (UES) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Delafield 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- North Prairie 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Dousman 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Waukesha 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Summit 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Nashotah 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Hartland 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Pewaukee 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Pewaukee 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Oconomowoc 9 mi northwest, about 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): 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
- Wales (1), Awkwafaba, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ten Chimneys - Main House 1, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
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