United StatesThe climate of Milwaukee
The current climate in Milwaukee features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Milwaukee in recent years was 38°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2019.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Milwaukee gets 992 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 76 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Milwaukee?
The best time to visit Milwaukee for mild to warm weather is May up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Milwaukee.
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Climate Table of Milwaukee
The climate table of Milwaukee shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -8 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 53 | 56 | 89 | 129 | 108 | 124 | 94 | 118 | 88 | 47 | 52 |
| Snow (cm) | 24 | 26 | 11 | 1,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 3,5 | 9,0 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Milwaukee
Yearly Temperature in Milwaukee
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Milwaukee
Total Yearly Precipitation in Milwaukee
Average Snowfall per Month in Milwaukee
Total Yearly Snowfall in Milwaukee
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Milwaukee
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Average weather in Milwaukee by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Milwaukee. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.