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Wisconsin Weather Forecast

Wisconsin weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 60°F now🕔 5:49 PM local📅 Best: May, July, August, September and October👥 5.9 million

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 60°F (15°C) in Wisconsin with clear. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 53°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - 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 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 13.5°F above the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Wisconsin today at 9.7/10. 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

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60°F
Clear · feels like 57°F
Humidity77%
Wind8 mph N
Gusts17 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover6%
Pressure993 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 16 mi
Air quality29 · Good
Sunrise7:23 AM
Sunset5:59 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:49 PM, Oct 26 local time.

See the Wisconsin forecast by time range

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

10 PM🌙59°1%10 mph
11 PM☁️58°1%11 mph
12 AM☁️56°1%11 mph
1 AM☁️55°1%10 mph
2 AM☁️55°1%10 mph
3 AM☁️54°1%10 mph
4 AM☁️54°1%11 mph
5 AM☁️53°2%11 mph
6 AM☁️51°2%9 mph
7 AM☁️49°2%8 mph
8 AM☁️49°2%9 mph
9 AM☁️51°3%9 mph
10 AM☁️53°2%9 mph
11 AM☁️55°2%10 mph
12 PM☁️58°3%9 mph
1 PM☁️60°4%10 mph
2 PM☁️61°4%10 mph
3 PM☁️59°5%10 mph
4 PM☁️58°5%9 mph
5 PM☁️56°5%9 mph
6 PM☁️55°5%8 mph
7 PM☁️53°5%9 mph
8 PM☁️50°5%9 mph
9 PM☁️48°5%11 mph

16-day forecast for Wisconsin

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Oct 25☁️ Overcast76° / 53°2%11 mph4
Mon, Oct 26☁️ Overcast61° / 47°5%11 mph3
Tue, Oct 27☁️ Overcast65° / 46°6%12 mph3
Wed, Oct 28🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 53°7% · 0,0 in12 mph3
Thu, Oct 29🌦️ Drizzle67° / 48°55% · 0,1 in12 mph3
Fri, Oct 30☁️ Overcast58° / 41°24%10 mph4
Sat, Oct 31🌦️ Light drizzle55° / 39°36% · 0,0 in8 mph3
Sun, Nov 1🌦️ Light drizzle62° / 48°32% · 0,0 in6 mph2
Mon, Nov 2☁️ Overcast57° / 51°32%9 mph1
Tue, Nov 3🌦️ Light drizzle56° / 44°38% · 0,0 in9 mph1
Wed, Nov 4☁️ Overcast45° / 33°23%16 mph1
Thu, Nov 5⛅ Partly cloudy49° / 31°15%9 mph3
Fri, Nov 6🌦️ Light drizzle51° / 32°14% · 0,0 in19 mph3
Sat, Nov 7🌦️ Light showers55° / 44°16% · 0,3 in18 mph1
Sun, Nov 8☁️ Overcast56° / 33°16%18 mph2
Mon, Nov 9☁️ Overcast46° / 28°22%12 mph3

Climate in Wisconsin month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January26°13°1,7 in★★☆☆☆
February37°20°0,7 in★★☆☆☆
March49°30°4,1 in★★☆☆☆
April58°40°5,0 in★★★☆☆
May68°50°3,1 in★★★★☆
June78°62°5,4 in★★★★☆
July81°66°3,3 in★★★★☆
August78°63°3,4 in★★★★☆
September75°59°2,3 in★★★★☆
October62°47°2,2 in★★★★☆
November47°33°2,2 in★★★☆☆
December34°21°1,6 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Wisconsin

29
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52.7 µg/m³
PM102.8 µg/m³
Ozone64 µg/m³
NO₂3.2 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:23 AM
Sunset5:59 PM
Daylight10h 36m
Solar noon12:41 PM
Golden hour (am)7:23 AM - 8:23 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:59 PM - 5:59 PM
Blue hour (am)6:53 AM - 7:23 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:59 PM - 6:29 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 100%
Moonrise5:45 PM
Moonset8:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Weather by city in Wisconsin

1 cities mapped in this atlas

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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 60°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 8 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 5:49 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 26, 2026 at 5:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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