Weather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States in August
In an average August, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 74°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 61°F |
| Typical low range | 55°F to 69°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
104°F
1988-08-01
Lowest
62°F
1986-08-27
Low
Highest
78°F
1988-08-03
Lowest
41°F
1986-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
140°F
2023-08-24
Lowest
34°F
1986-08-28
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
2011-08-02
Lowest
6.4 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
26 mph
1983-08-11
Lowest
4 mph
2012-08-20
Precip
Wettest
11.34 in
2007
Driest
1.59 in
2008
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