Weather in Milwaukee in January
In an average January, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 29°F and a low around 18°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°F to 40°F |
| Average low | 18°F |
| Typical low range | 0°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
55°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-9°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
44°F
2007-01-05
Lowest
-23°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
37°F
2007-01-05
Lowest
-52°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
7.9 g/m³
1997-01-04
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1985-01-20
Wind
Highest
29 mph
1990-01-11
Lowest
4 mph
2005-01-31
Gust
Highest
55 mph
1996-01-18
Lowest
8 mph
2005-01-31
Precip
Wettest
4.09 in
2024
Driest
0.30 in
2025
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