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Weather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for January 2026

Your guide to Milwaukee weather in January - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Winter Weather Advisory - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Milwaukee in January is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
    According to Milwaukee snow forecast for January 2026, 4 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, January 21.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Milwaukee has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -0.1 °F (showing only a slight deviation of 0 °F).

  • The forecast for the next days in Milwaukee predicts temperatures to be around -4 °F, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Milwaukee at the beginning of January is 0.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -3.7 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
14
Dry days
Average rainy days
5
Rainy days
Average snowy days
12
Snow days
Average temperatures
-1°/-6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
20 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
78 %
Avg humidity

Milwaukee Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Overcast
0°
2
Overcast
1°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
1°
4
Overcast
0°
5
Overcast
0°
6
Overcast
1°
7
Overcast
0°
8
Sunny
0°
9
Overcast
4°
10
Overcast
1°
11
Light freezing rain
1°
12
Overcast
1°
13
Overcast
0°
14
Sunny
-3°
15
Overcast
-5°
16
Moderate or heavy rain shower
-2°
17
Overcast
-2°
18
Overcast
-3°
19
Weather Alert Overcast
-12°
20
Light freezing rain
-8°
21
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-4°
22
Cloudy
-3°
23
Light freezing rain
1°
24
Light snow
-5°
25
Light freezing rain
-11°
26
Heavy snow
-8°
27
Light freezing rain
1°
28
Light freezing rain
-7°
29
Partly cloudy
-4°
30
Partly cloudy
1°
31
Light freezing rain
2°

Temperatures trend during January in Milwaukee

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Milwaukee day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 1° /-4° 2.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 1.2 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-3° 11.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 12.2 mm 4.7 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 2.6 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 11 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-5° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 7.7 mm 1 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-7° 0.9 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-11° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-13° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 -2° /-9° 3.5 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 17 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-8° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-10° 0.8 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 -12° /-18° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -8° /-16° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -4° /-9° 20.6 mm 1 cm
Jan. 22 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-14° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-22° 4.3 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 24 Light snow
Light snow
 -5° /-17° 1.7 mm 0.6 cm
Jan. 25 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -11° /-23° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 26 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -8° /-22° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 1° /-17° 0.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -7° /-11° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-13° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 31 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-8° 0.5 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Milwaukee in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Milwaukee forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Milwaukee in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Milwaukee during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Milwaukee during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Milwaukee during January, with a total of 60.5 mm spread over approximately 5 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Milwaukee in January 2026?

Milwaukee experiences an average snowfall of 15.3667 cm during January, occurring over 12 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Milwaukee during January?

The average wind speed in Milwaukee during January is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Milwaukee snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Milwaukee’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Milwaukee sees 12 snowy days during January, with approximately 15.4 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Milwaukee

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Milwaukees January weather 💧
Typically, Milwaukee has 5 rainy days in January with a total of 60.5 mm of rainfall.

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