Weather in Milwaukee in May
In an average May, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 49°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 55°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 49°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
42°F
2026-05-01
Low
Highest
74°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
29°F
1989-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
110°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
18°F
1989-05-06
Humidity
Highest
18.8 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.1 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
30 mph
1985-05-31
Lowest
4 mph
2007-05-10
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1985-05-31
Lowest
10 mph
2007-05-10
Precip
Wettest
7.99 in
2004
Driest
0.92 in
1992
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