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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Milwaukee in October

In an average October, Milwaukee sees a daily high around 59°F and a low around 47°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high59°F
Typical high range50°F to 70°F
Average low47°F
Typical low range37°F to 57°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

October records

The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.

High

Highest 82°F 2007-10-06
Lowest 35°F 1996-10-31

Low

Highest 70°F 2007-10-06
Lowest 24°F 1988-10-30

Feels-like

Highest 89°F 2007-10-06
Lowest 14°F 1988-10-30

Humidity

Highest 17.2 g/m³ 2005-10-03
Lowest 2.4 g/m³ 1996-10-31

Wind

Highest 32 mph 2001-10-25
Lowest 5 mph 2015-10-06

Gust

Highest 58 mph 2001-10-25
Lowest 9 mph 2022-10-31

Precip

Wettest 6.77 in 2009
Driest 0.94 in 2000

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