Hot-summer humid continental climate
Climate Milwaukee - Wisconsin
Annual high56ºF
Annual low40ºF
Precipitation34.4 inch
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 16 | 1.76 | 15 |
| Feb | 33 | 19 | 1.65 | 10 |
| Mar | 42 | 28 | 2.27 | 7 |
| Apr | 54 | 37 | 3.56 | 2 |
| May | 65 | 47 | 3.40 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 57 | 3.90 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 64 | 3.67 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 63 | 3.97 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 55 | 3.18 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 43 | 2.65 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 30 | 2.35 | 2 |
| Dec | 33 | 20 | 2.04 | 11 |
- JanHigh 29ºFLow 16ºFPrecip 1.76 inch
- FebHigh 33ºFLow 19ºFPrecip 1.65 inch
- MarHigh 42ºFLow 28ºFPrecip 2.27 inch
- AprHigh 54ºFLow 37ºFPrecip 3.56 inch
- MayHigh 65ºFLow 47ºFPrecip 3.40 inch
- JunHigh 75ºFLow 57ºFPrecip 3.90 inch
- JulHigh 80ºFLow 64ºFPrecip 3.67 inch
- AugHigh 78ºFLow 63ºFPrecip 3.97 inch
- SepHigh 71ºFLow 55ºFPrecip 3.18 inch
- OctHigh 59ºFLow 43ºFPrecip 2.65 inch
- NovHigh 47ºFLow 30ºFPrecip 2.35 inch
- DecHigh 33ºFLow 20ºFPrecip 2.04 inch
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Milwaukee experiences a humid continental climate, marked by strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is moderate overall, with a distinct pattern of wetter summers and drier winters, though moisture is spread relatively evenly throughout the year.
Milwaukee weather averages
Annual high56ºF
Annual low40ºF
Precipitation34.4 inch
Snowfall47 inch
Daily normals Milwaukee - Wisconsin - January
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Prec/ | Prec/ | Snow/ | Snow/ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 31.3 | 16.7 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.30 | 0.30 |
| Jan 2 | 31.1 | 16.4 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Jan 3 | 30.9 | 16.2 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Jan 4 | 30.7 | 15.9 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Jan 5 | 30.6 | 15.7 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Jan 6 | 30.4 | 15.5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Jan 7 | 30.2 | 15.3 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Jan 8 | 30.1 | 15.0 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Jan 9 | 30.0 | 14.8 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| Jan 10 | 29.8 | 14.6 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Jan 11 | 29.7 | 14.4 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| Jan 12 | 29.6 | 14.3 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Jan 13 | 29.5 | 14.1 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| Jan 14 | 29.4 | 13.9 | 0.70 | 0.70 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| Jan 15 | 29.3 | 13.8 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Jan 16 | 29.2 | 13.6 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| Jan 17 | 29.2 | 13.5 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 5.80 | 5.80 |
| Jan 18 | 29.1 | 13.4 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 6.20 | 6.20 |
| Jan 19 | 29.1 | 13.3 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 6.60 | 6.60 |
| Jan 20 | 29.1 | 13.2 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Jan 21 | 29.1 | 13.1 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 7.30 | 7.30 |
| Jan 22 | 29.1 | 13.0 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 7.70 | 7.70 |
| Jan 23 | 29.1 | 13.0 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 8.10 | 8.10 |
| Jan 24 | 29.1 | 13.0 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 8.50 | 8.50 |
| Jan 25 | 29.2 | 13.0 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 8.80 | 8.80 |
| Jan 26 | 29.2 | 13.0 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 9.20 | 9.20 |
| Jan 27 | 29.3 | 13.0 | 1.31 | 1.31 | 9.60 | 9.60 |
| Jan 28 | 29.4 | 13.0 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 9.90 | 9.90 |
| Jan 29 | 29.5 | 13.1 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 10.30 | 10.30 |
| Jan 30 | 29.6 | 13.2 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 10.60 | 10.60 |
| Jan 31 | 29.8 | 13.3 | 1.48 | 1.48 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
Precipitation and snow add up through the month (/mo) and the year (/yr)
Weather history Milwaukee - October 2026
| Day | HighºF | LowºF | Precip.inch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | 66.0 | 59.0 | 1.05 |
| Oct 2 | 64.9 | 46.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 3 | 64.0 | 45.0 | T |
| Oct 4 | – | – | – |
| Oct 5 | – | – | – |
| Oct 6 | – | – | – |
| Oct 7 | 75.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 8 | 69.1 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 9 | 66.9 | 50.0 | 0.07 |
| Oct 10 | 81.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 11 | 75.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 12 | 87.1 | 63.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 13 | 77.0 | 61.0 | 0.07 |
| Oct 14 | 62.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 15 | 59.0 | 55.0 | 0.60 |
| Oct 16 | 55.0 | 39.9 | 0.01 |
| Oct 17 | – | – | – |
| Oct 18 | 64.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 19 | – | – | – |
| Oct 20 | – | – | – |
| Oct 21 | 71.1 | 42.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 22 | 69.1 | 46.9 | 0.00 |
| Oct 23 | 63.0 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 24 | 68.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 25 | 73.9 | 54.0 | 0.00 |
| Oct 26 | 57.9 | 51.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 27 | 60.1 | 53.1 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28 | 73.0 | 50.0 | T |
| Oct 29 | – | – | – |
| Oct 30 | – | – | – |
| Oct 31 | – | – | – |
The data for October 2026 is incomplete: some days or values are missing.
- –No data
- –Not yet observed or received
- TTrace, too small to measure
Observed extremes
- Highest max temperature87.1ºF · Oct 12
- Lowest max temperature55.0ºF · Oct 16
- Highest min temperature63.0ºF · Oct 12
- Lowest min temperature39.9ºF · Oct 16
Geo Milwaukee - Wisconsin
Location
- Country
- United States
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Milwaukee
- City
- Milwaukee
- Zip Code
- 53202
- Elevation
- 614 ft
- Longitude
- -87.91
- Latitude
- 43.04
- ICAO
- –
- IATA
- –