Milwaukee, WI Weather
Milwaukee hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 78°F (26°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Milwaukee weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Milwaukee looks sunny, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 69°. Precipitation chance is modest at 24%. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Milwaukee 14-day forecast
About the weather in Milwaukee
Located in Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 80°F (26°C) in July and dip to about 30°F (-1°C) in January, with around 38.1 inches (968 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Milwaukee weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 80°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 30°F (-1°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -24°F (-31°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: June (11 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 19 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 80°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 30°F (-1°C) and lows around 18°F (-8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -24°F (-31°C).
Rain, sun and snow
June is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.4 inches (112 mm) of rain over 11 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.4 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 19 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Milwaukee is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (11°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Milwaukee is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 77°F (25°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Milwaukee is mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Milwaukee is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 34°F (1°C) and nights around 20°F (-6°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season, plus around 12 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Milwaukee by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 18° | 9 | 2.1 in | 5.3 h/day | 74% |
| February | 33° | 18° | 7 | 1.9 in | 7.1 h/day | 70% |
| March | 42° | 28° | 11 | 2.9 in | 8.0 h/day | 71% |
| April | 52° | 37° | 13 | 4.1 in | 8.9 h/day | 70% |
| May | 63° | 48° | 12 | 4.3 in | 10.2 h/day | 72% |
| June | 74° | 58° | 11 | 4.4 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| July | 80° | 65° | 10 | 3.2 in | 12.4 h/day | 73% |
| August | 79° | 64° | 10 | 3.1 in | 11.4 h/day | 73% |
| September | 73° | 59° | 10 | 3.8 in | 9.5 h/day | 74% |
| October | 60° | 47° | 11 | 3.8 in | 7.3 h/day | 70% |
| November | 47° | 34° | 8 | 2.2 in | 6.1 h/day | 70% |
| December | 37° | 25° | 8 | 2.2 in | 4.9 h/day | 73% |