Weather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States in May
In an average May, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 65°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 65°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 54°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 36°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
90°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
39°F
1981-05-10
Low
Highest
69°F
2006-05-29
Lowest
23°F
1989-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
107°F
2012-05-27
Lowest
12°F
1989-05-06
Humidity
Highest
19.3 g/m³
2006-05-29
Lowest
3.3 g/m³
1989-05-06
Wind
Highest
37 mph
2003-05-11
Lowest
6 mph
2007-05-09
Precip
Wettest
10.25 in
2004
Driest
0.84 in
1988
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