Weather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States in January
In an average January, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 26°F and a low around 11°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 26°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°F to 38°F |
| Average low | 11°F |
| Typical low range | -8°F to 26°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
55°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-16°F
1994-01-18
Low
Highest
35°F
2013-01-11
Lowest
-39°F
1982-01-10
Feels-like
Highest
25°F
2017-01-22
Lowest
-81°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
7.4 g/m³
2008-01-07
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
41 mph
2008-01-29
Lowest
3 mph
2005-01-31
Precip
Wettest
3.48 in
1999
Driest
0.17 in
1981
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