Weather in Milwaukee in January
In an average January, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 29°F and a low around 15°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 14°F to 41°F |
| Average low | 15°F |
| Typical low range | -4°F to 32°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
58°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-9°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
46°F
2007-01-05
Lowest
-26°F
2019-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
39°F
2007-01-05
Lowest
-54°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
8.3 g/m³
1997-01-04
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1985-01-20
Wind
Highest
28 mph
1990-01-11
Lowest
4 mph
2021-01-06
Gust
Highest
57 mph
1996-01-18
Lowest
8 mph
2005-01-31
Precip
Wettest
3.73 in
2024
Driest
0.22 in
2025
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