Weather in Milwaukee in August
In an average August, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 63°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 63°F |
| Typical low range | 55°F to 71°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
100°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
61°F
2004-08-11
Low
Highest
80°F
1988-08-02
Lowest
42°F
1986-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
139°F
2023-08-23
Lowest
36°F
1986-08-28
Humidity
Highest
22.7 g/m³
1987-08-01
Lowest
6.4 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
21 mph
2015-08-02
Lowest
3 mph
2012-08-20
Gust
Highest
47 mph
2015-08-02
Lowest
8 mph
2024-08-13
Precip
Wettest
11.83 in
2007
Driest
1.44 in
2008
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