Milwaukee Weather Forecast
Milwaukee weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Milwaukee
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 28 mph and 1 thunderstorm day in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,2 in, 0,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Milwaukee
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 62° | 9% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 0% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 60° | 7% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 64° | 50% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 64° | 19% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 64° | 8% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 61° | 15% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 25% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 75° / 63° | 20% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 66° | 13% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 61° | 25% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 65° | 16% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 62° | 30% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 64° | 23% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 63° | 20% | 14 mph | 5 |
What this means for Milwaukee
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with 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.
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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 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 4 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 4:03 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 4:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
