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Things to Do in Wisconsin

Top things to do in Wisconsin: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 67°F now🕔 10:20 PM local📅 Best: May, July, August, September and October👥 5.9 million

Things to do in Wisconsin

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Wisconsin.

Map of Wisconsin

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Coordinates: 43°4′23.2″N 89°24′4.3″W (43.0731, -89.4012)

Weather in Wisconsin right now

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67°F
Mainly clear · feels like 61°F
Humidity54%
Wind14 mph SSW
Gusts23 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover23%
Pressure982 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 14 mi
Air quality42 · Good
Sunrise7:27 AM
Sunset5:54 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 95%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:20 PM, Oct 28 local time.

⚠️Tue, Nov 3: heavy rain, 2,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Nov 5: heavy rain, 1,3 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Best time to visit Wisconsin

Go in May, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

Wisconsin is a state in United States. Wisconsin is a US state with its capital at Madison. It has a population of about 5.9 million. The capital is Madison.

Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Wisconsin with mainly clear. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 48°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Wisconsin is May, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 12°F.

The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 107 mi away. Nearby highlights include Starved Rock State Park, Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park and Mississippi River.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 11.2°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Wisconsin today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wisconsin?

Wisconsin is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 43.0731, -89.4012. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Wisconsin right now?

It is currently 67°F (20°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 54% and wind is 14 mph.

When is the best time to visit Wisconsin?

May, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Wisconsin, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Wisconsin in?

Wisconsin observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:20 PM.

How many people live in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has a population of approximately 5.9 million.

What is the nearest airport to Wisconsin?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 107 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Wisconsin?

Popular options include Starved Rock State Park, Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park and Mississippi River.

What places are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin covers 1 places in this atlas, including Milwaukee.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026 at 10:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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