Milwaukee, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Wed
Jul 15 		Partly Cloudy
Close Hourly 		85º / 71º 4% NNE 9 mph 66%
8am Mostly Sunny 81º 1% WNW 7 mph 70%
9am Mostly Sunny 84º 1% NW 6 mph 65%
10am Mostly Sunny 86º 1% NNW 6 mph 62%
11am Partly Cloudy 86º 1% NNE 6 mph 62%
12pm Partly Cloudy 85º 1% NE 7 mph 63%
1pm Partly Cloudy 85º 1% ENE 8 mph 63%
2pm Partly Cloudy 84º 1% ENE 8 mph 64%
3pm Partly Cloudy 82º 4% ENE 9 mph 68%
4pm Mostly Sunny 81º 3% ENE 9 mph 67%
5pm Mostly Sunny 81º 5% ENE 9 mph 65%
6pm Sunny 81º 3% NE 9 mph 63%
7pm Sunny 79º 2% NE 9 mph 65%
8pm Sunny 78º 3% NE 8 mph 65%
9pm Partly Cloudy 77º 3% NE 6 mph 66%
10pm Clear 76º 3% NNE 5 mph 65%
11pm Mostly Clear 76º 2% NNE 4 mph 66%
Thu
Jul 16 		Mostly Sunny
View Hourly 		79º / 71º 6% ENE 9 mph 60%
12am Partly Cloudy 75º 3% NNE 4 mph 68%
1am Mostly Clear 75º 3% NNE 3 mph 68%
2am Mostly Clear 74º 3% NNE 4 mph 68%
3am Mostly Clear 74º 3% NE 4 mph 69%
4am Mostly Clear 73º 4% NNE 4 mph 71%
5am Mostly Clear 72º 4% NE 4 mph 74%
6am Mostly Sunny 72º 4% NE 4 mph 74%
7am Sunny 74º 4% NE 5 mph 71%
8am Sunny 75º 3% NE 6 mph 67%
9am Sunny 77º 3% ENE 7 mph 63%
10am Sunny 78º 2% ENE 7 mph 60%
11am Mostly Sunny 78º 3% ENE 8 mph 60%
12pm Mostly Sunny 79º 2% ENE 9 mph 58%
1pm Mostly Sunny 79º 4% ENE 9 mph 57%
2pm Mostly Sunny 79º 5% ENE 9 mph 57%
3pm Mostly Sunny 79º 3% ENE 9 mph 57%
4pm Mostly Sunny 79º 3% E 9 mph 56%
5pm Sunny 78º 6% ENE 9 mph 59%
6pm Mostly Sunny 78º 7% ENE 9 mph 57%
7pm Partly Cloudy 77º 3% ENE 8 mph 59%
8pm Sunny 76º 4% NE 7 mph 63%
9pm Clear 75º 4% NE 5 mph 65%
10pm Clear 75º 10% NE 4 mph 66%
11pm Mostly Clear 74º 8% NE 4 mph 68%
Fri
Jul 17 		Partly Cloudy
View Hourly 		84º / 74º 24% SSE 9 mph 67%
12am Partly Cloudy 74º 8% NE 3 mph 69%
1am Few Showers 74º 30% NE 3 mph 71%
2am Few Showers 73º 32% ENE 3 mph 73%
3am Partly Cloudy 73º 24% ENE 3 mph 74%
4am Partly Cloudy 73º 14% ENE 4 mph 76%
5am Mostly Clear 72º 8% E 3 mph 77%
6am Mostly Sunny 72º 8% ESE 3 mph 78%
7am Partly Cloudy 74º 7% ESE 4 mph 76%
Sat
Jul 18 		PM Thunderstorms 85º / 68º 43% NW 12 mph 68%
Sun
Jul 19 		Partly Cloudy 80º / 70º 5% ENE 9 mph 64%
Mon
Jul 20 		AM Showers 87º / 67º 40% SW 16 mph 60%
Tue
Jul 21 		Mostly Sunny 75º / 62º 20% N 16 mph 60%
Wed
Jul 22 		Partly Cloudy 75º / 63º 9% N 10 mph 54%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Milwaukee, WI

Today
High : 84ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Patchy smoke after 5pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tonight
Low : 70ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Widespread smoke, mainly after 9pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday
High : 77ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. Widespread smoke, mainly after noon. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
Low : 69ºF
Variable winds 5 kt or less. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday
High : 85ºF
ENE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming ESE in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
Low : 70ºF
SE wind 5 to 10 kt becoming WSW after midnight. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
High : 86ºF
WSW wind around 10 kt becoming NW in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Low : 66ºF
NNE wind 10 to 15 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday
High : 77ºF
N wind 5 to 10 kt becoming SE in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Milwaukee, WI

    WednesdayThursdayFriday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 779844699734
    1pm5pm9pm1am5am9am1pm5pm9pm1am5am9am
    MPH 779844699734
    DIR WNWNEENENENNENNENEENEENENEENE

    Current Weather Conditions In Milwaukee, WI

    As Of: 22 minutes ago

    • 81ºF
    • 86ºF
    • 7mph
    • 0º (WNW)
    • 7mph
    • Mostly Sunny
    • 10mi
    • 30.05"
    • 70%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Milwaukee, WI is Mostly Sunny. The current temperature is 81°F, and the expected high and low for today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, are 85° high temperature and 71°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 7 miles per hour, and coming from the West Northwest. The wind is gusting to 7 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 86° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 1 percent, with current humidity at 70 percent, and air pressure at 30.05 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 2 current weather alert(s).

    General Weather Conditions in Milwaukee, WI

    Milwaukee, WI, is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan and in the southeastern portion of the state. The location averages about ten days each year with maximum temperatures in excess of 90°F (32.2°C). July is the warmest month with an average high of 80°F (26.7°C) and an average minimum of 62°F (16.7°C). January is the coolest month with an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average minimum of 13°F (-10.6°C). The highest temperature on record for Milwaukee is 103°F (39.4°C), recorded in August 1988 and again in July 1995, and the lowest temperature on record is -26°F (-32.2°C), recorded in January 1982. About 139 days each year experience temperatures below 32°F (0°C), and an average 21 days each year record temperatures below 5°F (-15°C). Every month has seen temperatures at or below 40°F (4.4°C) except August, and every month except June, July and August has recorded temperatures below freezing (0°C).

    The average annual precipitation for Milwaukee is 32.23 inches (819 mm). An annual maximum occurs during the summer, due mainly to convective activity, and a marked dry period occurs during the winter months. Precipitation falls on about 198 days each year. The wettest month is July with 3.61 inches (92 mm), and the driest, February, averages only 1.44 inches (37 mm). An average of 36 thunderstorm days occur each year with June, July and August being the most likely months. Snow falls on about 77 days each year and averages about 49 inches (1245 mm) each year. January averages about 13 inches (330 mm) per year and December averages nearly 11 inches (279 mm). One-foot (305 mm) snowfalls in a 24-hour period have occurred in each month December, January, February and April. About ten days each year have a snowfall total greater than 1.5 inches (38 mm), and snow has fallen in every month except June through September. Fog is present on average 137 days each year and is rather evenly distributed throughout the year with a slight maximum during the late summer and then again in the early winter. The prevailing wind direction in Milwaukee is the west-northwest. Spring is the windiest period, and a maximum gust of 70 knots occurred in July 1984.

    Weather Alerts
    Heat Advisory - 5:10am Wed Jul 15 2026

    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

    WHAT: Heat index values up to 103.

    WHERE: Portions of east central, south central and southeast
    Wisconsin.

    WHEN: Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

    IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
    illnesses to occur.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
    of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
    children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
    under any circumstances.

    Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
    possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
    evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
    stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
    possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
    Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
    rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
    overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
    Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

    &&

    Air Quality Alert - 11:40am Tue Jul 14 2026

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air
    Quality Advisory for the following counties: Columbia, Dane,
    Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Kenosha,
    Lafayette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Rock, Sauk,
    Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha.

    WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI (24-hour average) is expected to reach the
    Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) to Very Unhealthy
    (Purple) level. Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI (1-hour average)
    will be possible.

    WHERE...Statewide.

    WHEN...From noon Tuesday until noon Thursday.

    Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

    For Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI:
    Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors.
    Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move
    activities indoors.
    People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep
    quick-relief medicine handy.
    People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
    shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
    problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
    provider.
    Everyone else: Limit outdoor physical activity. Go indoors if you
    have symptoms.

    For Unhealthy (Red) AQI:
    Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities
    inside. Go inside if you have symptoms.
    People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep
    quick-relief medicine handy.
    People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
    shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
    problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
    provider.
    Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense.
    Go inside if you have symptoms.

    For Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (Orange) AQI:
    Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less
    intense. It is OK to be active outdoors but take more breaks.
    Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
    People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick
    relief medicine handy.
    People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations,
    shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious
    problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care
    provider.

    Additional Details:
    THIS ADVISORY WILL BE RE-EVALUATED THURSDAY MORNING AND WILL
    LIKELY BE EXTENDED FOR AT LEAST SOME PORTION OF THE STATE BEYOND
    NOON THURSDAY.

    Smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Ontario will enter northern
    WI between 8 p.m. and midnight Tuesday night. The smoke will push
    south, approximately reaching an Eau Claire to Sheboygan line by
    noon Wednesday. Smoke will continue south-southwest,
    approximately reaching a La Crosse to Janesville line by midnight
    Wednesday night. Statewide impacts will be possible by 6 a.m.
    Thursday. The heaviest smoke impacts, including the potential for
    Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI, are expected across northwest
    Wisconsin, especially in communities along Lake Superior. Lake
    enhanced smoke concentrations will also be possible for
    communities near Lake Michigan.

    For more information on current air quality, please see:
    https://airquality.wi.gov