Weather forecast for today
Milwaukee, WI

Weather forecast for today

Friday, Apr 18.

Thunderstorms
6:02 am

7:39 pm
CDT
Thunderstorms
68°F / 45°F
  • Wind: 12mph SSW
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • UV index: 3
On Friday, April 18, thunderstorms are possible with changing conditions.
With a high probability, light precipitation is predicted for today. Temperature span will be from a high of an agreeable 68°F to a low of a chilly 44.6°F.
With a forecast of 68°F, the day’s weather feels closer to May than April.
Sunrise was at 6:02 am and sunset will be at 7:39 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 37min.

Current condition

Thunderstorm
9:06 am CDT
Thunderstorm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like: 52°F
  • Wind: 10mph NE
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Dewpoint: 50°F
  • Pressure: 29.66"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.83"
  • Visibility: 3mi
  • UV index: 1
At the moment, in Milwaukee, an active thunderstorm is creating loud rumbles and flashes across the sky.
Rainfall is severe, and it is 0.83".
The temperature is a crisp 53.6°F, and the feels-like temperature is almost the same at 51.8°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-forecasted 68°F.

Weather radar - Milwaukee, WI

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently?
Yes, it rains now, with severe precipitation of 0.83".
What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (9:06 am CDT) is 53.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Milwaukee for today?
On Friday, the potential for thunderstorms remains.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.2" is anticipated. The chance of rainfall is high at 100%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 68°F, while the minimum temperature will be 44.6°F.
The highest temperature will be uncommonly higher than the average maximum of 50°F in April. The lowest temperature will be slightly warmer than the average low of 37.9°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Friday, in Milwaukee, sunrise was at 6:02 am and sunset will be at 7:39 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Milwaukee, the length of the day today will be 13h and 37min.

Hourly weather forecast

10 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph S
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 11%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 6mi
11 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph S
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 7mi
12 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 12mph S
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 5mi
1 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
2 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph S
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
3 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
4 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 21%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 32%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
7 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 12mph SW
  • Pressure: 29.59"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 7:39 pm
8 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph W
  • Pressure: 29.62"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 6mi
9 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 10mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.65"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 4mi
10 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 10mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.71"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 4mi
11 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 10mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.74"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 45%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 2mi
Today, a combination of overcast, stormy and damp weather is expected.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rain is forecasted from 5 pm to 8 pm, 10 pm and at 11 pm.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 66.2°F and the lowest temperature of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 4 pm and 5 pm.
The forecasted high is more consistent with May's typical maximum of 61.7°F than the usual for April. The expected low will be also more consistent with what’s common in May than the current April average of 37.9°F.
Updated: Apr 18, 2025 @ 14:06:02 UTC
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

  • en: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
  • es: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, EE.UU.
  • hr: Milvoki, Viskonsin, SAD
  • sr: Milvoki, Viskonsin, SAD
  • zh: 密尔沃基, 威斯康星, 美国
  • Latitude: 43.038903°
  • Longitude: -87.906474°
  • Elevation: 614 ft
  • Current time: 9:25am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:02 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:39 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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