Milwaukee, WI has a humid continental climate characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The average high in the summer months reach into the low 80s, while winter temperatures usually remain between 10-20 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly common throughout the year, with most of it falling between May and October. Snowfall is relatively light compared to other cities in the US, with an average of 34 inches each year. Humidity levels can be quite high during the summer months, making temperatures feel much higher than they actually are.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Milwaukee averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Milwaukee. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Milwaukee gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 123 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year