Milwaukee Weather Forecast
Milwaukee weather: 66°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Milwaukee
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 56° | 2% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 54° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 60° | 3% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 80° / 64° | 33% · 0,3 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 66° | 9% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 66° | 3% | 20 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 61° | 13% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 66° | 33% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 66° | 24% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 70° / 66° | 15% · 1,0 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 66° / 64° | 12% · 1,6 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 76° / 59° | 32% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 63° | 32% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 61° | 35% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 5 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 37°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 73°F against a August normal of 78°F - 37°F below.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,9 in against a typical 0,6 in).
What this means for Milwaukee
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 3.6°F below the 78°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 85°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin. Its coordinates are 43.0389, -87.9065. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Milwaukee right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 51% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Milwaukee?
July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Milwaukee, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 12:13 PM.
How many people live in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee has a population of approximately 570.000.
What is the nearest airport to Milwaukee?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 74 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Milwaukee?
Popular options include Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park and Starved Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
