Wisconsin Weather Forecast
Wisconsin weather: 67°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 clear. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 63°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Wisconsin is May, July, August and September. 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 13°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 about average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Wisconsin today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weather in Wisconsin right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:02 AM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Wisconsin
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 63° | 1% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 49° | 1% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 53° | 15% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 61° | 24% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 61° | 6% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 61° | 4% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 60° | 15% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 65° | 26% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 64° | 29% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 63° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 70° | 23% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 67° | 23% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 55° | 13% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 23% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 18% | -- | — |
Climate in Wisconsin month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° | 13° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 20° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 30° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 40° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 50° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 62° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 81° | 66° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 63° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 58° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 47° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 33° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 34° | 21° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Wisconsin
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Air quality and pollen in Wisconsin
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Wisconsin
Go in May, July, August and September. 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.
Weather by city in Wisconsin
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Wisconsin
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wisconsin?
May, July, August and September 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 10:02 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
