Franklin weather in March
In March, Franklin sees average daytime highs of 40°F and overnight lows near 28°F, with 2.4 in of precipitation across 9.5 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 35°F in the first days to 45°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Franklin's 7th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Franklin's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 40°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 2.4 in
- 9.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:13 AM – 5:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 10 mph
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.2
- out of 10
Franklin is third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States.
- Density
- 403/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1841
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 35°F in the first days to 45°F by the end.
A typical March day in Franklin reaches about 40°F in the afternoon and slips back to 28°F overnight — a 12°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°F and 53°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 9°F warmer than February and about 10°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Avg low (°F) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 22 |
| 2 | 35 | 22 |
| 3 | 35 | 22 |
| 4 | 35 | 23 |
| 5 | 36 | 23 |
| 6 | 36 | 24 |
| 7 | 37 | 24 |
| 8 | 37 | 24 |
| 9 | 37 | 25 |
| 10 | 38 | 25 |
| 11 | 38 | 26 |
| 12 | 39 | 26 |
| 13 | 39 | 26 |
| 14 | 39 | 27 |
| 15 | 40 | 27 |
| 16 | 40 | 28 |
| 17 | 41 | 28 |
| 18 | 41 | 29 |
| 19 | 41 | 29 |
| 20 | 42 | 29 |
| 21 | 42 | 30 |
| 22 | 42 | 30 |
| 23 | 43 | 30 |
| 24 | 43 | 31 |
| 25 | 43 | 31 |
| 26 | 44 | 31 |
| 27 | 44 | 32 |
| 28 | 44 | 32 |
| 29 | 45 | 32 |
| 30 | 45 | 33 |
| 31 | 45 | 33 |
How March really feels in Franklin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Franklin weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 17° | 2.0 | 8.9 | 6.8 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 19° | 1.9 | 7 | 5.5 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 40° / 28° | 2.4 | 9.5 | 4.1 | 11.6 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 50° / 38° | 4.1 | 11.9 | 1.7 | 13.1 | 2.2 |
| May | 62° / 48° | 3.6 | 11.6 | 0 | 14.4 | 4.9 |
| Jun | 73° / 60° | 3.5 | 10.8 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 79° / 66° | 3.2 | 10.1 | 0 | 14.8 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 77° / 65° | 3.6 | 10.7 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 71° / 58° | 3.0 | 9.2 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 58° / 46° | 3.1 | 9.1 | 0.2 | 10.8 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 45° / 34° | 2.4 | 8.6 | 1.7 | 9.5 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 34° / 24° | 2.2 | 8.5 | 5.4 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 25% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 37 | 63 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 43 | 57 |
| 13 | 43 | 57 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 42 | 58 |
| 18 | 42 | 58 |
| 19 | 41 | 59 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 39 | 61 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Franklin gets around 2.4 in of rain and snow over 9.5 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 31% and peaks near 36% on the wettest days, and about 4 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Snow chance (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 20 |
| 2 | 30 | 20 |
| 3 | 30 | 20 |
| 4 | 30 | 19 |
| 5 | 30 | 18 |
| 6 | 30 | 18 |
| 7 | 30 | 17 |
| 8 | 30 | 17 |
| 9 | 30 | 16 |
| 10 | 30 | 16 |
| 11 | 30 | 15 |
| 12 | 30 | 15 |
| 13 | 30 | 14 |
| 14 | 30 | 14 |
| 15 | 30 | 13 |
| 16 | 29 | 13 |
| 17 | 29 | 12 |
| 18 | 29 | 12 |
| 19 | 29 | 11 |
| 20 | 29 | 11 |
| 21 | 30 | 10 |
| 22 | 30 | 10 |
| 23 | 31 | 10 |
| 24 | 32 | 9 |
| 25 | 32 | 9 |
| 26 | 33 | 8 |
| 27 | 33 | 8 |
| 28 | 34 | 8 |
| 29 | 35 | 8 |
| 30 | 35 | 7 |
| 31 | 36 | 7 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in March
Winds average 10 mph in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 mph on the calmest days to 10 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | light breeze |
| 2 | 10 | light breeze |
| 3 | 10 | light breeze |
| 4 | 10 | light breeze |
| 5 | 10 | light breeze |
| 6 | 10 | light breeze |
| 7 | 10 | light breeze |
| 8 | 10 | light breeze |
| 9 | 10 | light breeze |
| 10 | 10 | light breeze |
| 11 | 10 | light breeze |
| 12 | 10 | light breeze |
| 13 | 10 | light breeze |
| 14 | 10 | light breeze |
| 15 | 10 | light breeze |
| 16 | 10 | light breeze |
| 17 | 10 | light breeze |
| 18 | 10 | light breeze |
| 19 | 10 | light breeze |
| 20 | 10 | light breeze |
| 21 | 10 | light breeze |
| 22 | 10 | light breeze |
| 23 | 10 | light breeze |
| 24 | 10 | light breeze |
| 25 | 10 | light breeze |
| 26 | 10 | light breeze |
| 27 | 10 | light breeze |
| 28 | 10 | light breeze |
| 29 | 10 | light breeze |
| 30 | 10 | light breeze |
| 31 | 10 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 10 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 90 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:38 AM to 5:46 AM, and sunset from 5:32 PM to 6:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:35 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:30 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:25 | 6:23 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:18 | 6:16 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:11 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:02 | 6:00 | 5:58 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:53 | 5:51 | 5:49 | 5:47 | 5:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:32 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:08 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.9 | 6:38 | 5:32 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:34 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 6:35 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 11.0 | 6:33 | 5:36 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:37 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:30 | 5:39 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:28 | 5:40 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:41 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:25 | 5:42 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 6:23 | 5:44 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:45 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:46 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:47 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:16 | 5:49 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:50 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:13 | 5:51 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:52 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:53 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:07 | 5:55 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:56 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:04 | 5:57 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:58 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:00 | 5:59 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:58 | 6:00 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 5:56 | 6:02 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:03 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:05 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:06 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:47 | 6:08 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:46 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.08 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.49 kWh/m² to a high of 6.43 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 4.08 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 12 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 13 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.5 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Franklin?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Franklin.
What to pack for Franklin in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Franklin sees daytime highs around 40°F and nights near 28°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Franklin in March
The nearest coast averages about 36°F in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 8 mi away) is warmest in August at about 70°F and coldest in March near 36°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 24 to Sep 2 — about 1.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 36 | 36 | 38 | 43 | 55 | 67 | 70 | 66 | 56 | 47 | 41 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 36 | Bracing |
| Mar | 36 | Bracing |
| Apr | 38 | Bracing |
| May | 43 | Bracing |
| Jun | 55 | Bracing |
| Jul | 67 | Cool |
| Aug | 70 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 66 | Cool |
| Oct | 56 | Bracing |
| Nov | 47 | Bracing |
| Dec | 41 | Bracing |
UV index in Franklin in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Franklin peaks around June 22 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Franklin in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Franklin is worst in July — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (October, 9 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Franklin?
Franklin sits at 42.9°N, 88.0°W, 801 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Greenfield, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Franklin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Franklin.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Franklin has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 171 ft around an average of 787 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 627 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 840 ft.
The land around Franklin is covered by trees (42%) and grassland (29%) within 2 miles, trees (33%), grassland (25%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 10 miles, and water (38%), cropland (24%) and trees (20%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Franklin (42.8886°, -88.0384°, elevation 801 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).