Weather in Milwaukee in August
In an average August, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 66°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 84°F |
| Average low | 66°F |
| Typical low range | 59°F to 72°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
62°F
2004-08-11
Low
Highest
81°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
47°F
1986-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
137°F
1988-08-18
Lowest
41°F
1986-08-28
Humidity
Highest
23.2 g/m³
1988-08-18
Lowest
6.6 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1983-08-11
Lowest
4 mph
2003-08-06
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1982-08-25
Lowest
8 mph
2024-08-13
Precip
Wettest
12.43 in
2007
Driest
1.15 in
2008
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