Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin · Records since 1871–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1874
+17° from 81° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1962
-18° from 65° normalAll-Time Records — Milwaukee
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1874 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 5 | 93°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 6 | 92°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 7 | 92°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 8 | 92°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 9 | 91°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 10 | 91°F | August 11, 1995 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 47°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 2 | 49°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 3 | 50°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 4 | 52°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 1967 |
Heat Wave Summary — Milwaukee
threshold: 89°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date106 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1871–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Milwaukee
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 25, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 10 | 98°F (Sep 1) | 95°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Jul 7, 1936 – Jul 14, 1936 | 8 | 101°F (Jul 8) | 99°F | 77°F |
| 3 | Aug 4, 1900 – Aug 11, 1900 | 8 | 96°F (Aug 5) | 94°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Jul 19, 1940 – Jul 25, 1940 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 25) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Aug 15, 1955 – Aug 21, 1955 | 7 | 100°F (Aug 21) | 95°F | 69°F |
| 6 | Jun 30, 1911 – Jul 5, 1911 | 6 | 99°F (Jul 3) | 96°F | 71°F |
| 7 | Jul 28, 2006 – Aug 2, 2006 | 6 | 98°F (Jul 31) | 94°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Sep 8, 1931 – Sep 13, 1931 | 6 | 97°F (Sep 10) | 93°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Jul 23, 1892 – Jul 28, 1892 | 6 | 95°F (Jul 27) | 92°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Jul 23, 2021 – Jul 28, 2021 | 6 | 95°F (Jul 26) | 92°F | 72°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
22nd-warmest month on record
15th-warmest July of 156 on record
+2.4° vs. 72.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 13–15, 2026, peaking at 99°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 8 days, set in 1936.
95°F Milestone
Milwaukee reached 99°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2023 (3 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1871–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1921 | 78.7°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 78.6°F |
| 3 | 2020 | 76.7°F |
| 4 | 1955 | 76.7°F |
| 5 | 1999 | 76.5°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 76.4°F |
| 7 | 1916 | 76.2°F |
| 8 | 1983 | 76.2°F |
| 9 | 1935 | 75.7°F |
| 10 | 2010 | 75.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1921 | 78.7°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 78.6°F |
| 3 | July 2020 | 76.7°F |
| 4 | July 1955 | 76.7°F |
| 5 | July 1999 | 76.5°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 76.4°F |
| 7 | August 1955 | 76.3°F |
| 8 | July 1916 | 76.2°F |
| 9 | July 1983 | 76.2°F |
| 10 | August 1995 | 75.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 75.0°F | 15th of 156 |
| Madison, WI | 74.5°F | 29th of 158 |
| Rockford, IL | 74.9°F | 46th of 128 |
| Chicago, IL | 76.8°F | 22nd of 155 |
| Muskegon, MI | 73.1°F | 19th of 131 |