Waukesha, WI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Waukesha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waukesha.
This week in Waukesha
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Waukesha
What is the weather usually like in Waukesha?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 35.9 inprecipitation per year · 913 mm
- 36.9 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waukesha: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAUKESHA WWTP, WI US (USC00478937), adjusted for the elevation of Waukesha.
Waukesha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waukesha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Waukesha?
Waukesha has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 35.9 inches (913 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Waukesha is June to September. At 889 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Waukesha
What is the hottest month in Waukesha?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Waukesha?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Waukesha?
About 35.9 inches (913 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Waukesha?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Waukesha?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waukesha have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Waukesha in November?
Highs average 45°F and lows 28°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Waukesha?
Around 6:44 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:31 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Waukesha weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Waukesha.
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