2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Milwaukee, WI vs Indianapolis, IN

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Highlights
- Indianapolis has 21.8% more rainy days than Milwaukee.
- Indianapolis has 2.6% less Sunny Days than Milwaukee.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Indianapolis scores 2.9% better than Milwaukee
 Milwaukee, WIIndianapolis, INUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock122106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7182443
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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