Wisconsin Weather Forecast
Wisconsin weather: 64°F, light drizzle. 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 64°F (18°C) in Wisconsin with light drizzle. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 59°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
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 cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 65°F is 9.5°F below the 75°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Wisconsin today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Wisconsin
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:58PM CDT until September 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Weather in Wisconsin right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:14 PM, Sep 19 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, Sep 19 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 65° / 59° | 100% · 1,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌧️ Rain | 63° / 55° | 56% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 54° | 22% | 15 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 34% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 44° | 1% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 46° | 5% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 52° | 2% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 48° | 3% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 45° | 12% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 46° | 16% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 19% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Rain | 66° / 56° | 30% · 0,7 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 52° | 24% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 26% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 54° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 58° | 16% | 16 mph | 5 |
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° | 2,2 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.
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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 64°F (18°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 96% and wind is 4 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 11:14 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 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 September 19, 2026 at 11:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
