Climate of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Point-value climate at Milwaukee (Wisconsin, United States of America). Population approximately 1,388,000.
Located in Wisconsin, United States of America, Milwaukee has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 1,388,000. Monthly average temperatures range from -6.7°C / 19.9°F in January to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 32 mm / 1.3 in (February) to 99 mm / 3.9 in (August) — about 828 mm / 32.6 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Milwaukee's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.7°C19.9°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.8°C25.2°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| March | 1.6°C34.9°F | 55 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| April | 7.8°C46°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| May | 14°C57.2°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 19.6°C67.3°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| July | 22.5°C72.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| August | 21.6°C70.9°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 17.3°C63.1°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| October | 10.8°C51.4°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 3.3°C37.9°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| December | -3.4°C25.9°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
Milwaukee does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Milwaukee's warmest month is July at an average of 22.5°C / 72.5°F, and its driest month is February with about 32 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Milwaukee?
Milwaukee, in Wisconsin, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.7°C / 19.9°F in January to 22.5°C / 72.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 828 mm / 32.6 in, with the wettest month being August (99 mm / 3.9 in) and the driest February (32 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Milwaukee in July?
The average temperature in Milwaukee in July is 22.5°C / 72.5°F, with rainfall of about 92 mm / 3.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Milwaukee?
The driest month in Milwaukee is February, with about 32 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.8°C / 25.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Milwaukee?
The wettest month in Milwaukee is August, with approximately 99 mm / 3.9 in of average monthly rainfall.