Weather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States in December
In an average December, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 17°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°F to 42°F |
| Average low | 17°F |
| Typical low range | 0°F to 31°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
65°F
2001-12-05
Lowest
-14°F
1983-12-23
Low
Highest
50°F
2001-12-04
Lowest
-31°F
1983-12-19
Feels-like
Highest
50°F
2001-12-04
Lowest
-63°F
1983-12-24
Humidity
Highest
10.8 g/m³
1982-12-02
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1983-12-23
Wind
Highest
41 mph
2021-12-16
Lowest
5 mph
2002-12-04
Precip
Wettest
4.51 in
2015
Driest
0.39 in
1989
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