Milwaukee weather in December
December in Milwaukee: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Milwaukee · #506 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Milwaukee climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 3°C / 38°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.4 cm / 5.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Milwaukee in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Milwaukee?
- December in Milwaukee: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Milwaukee on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Milwaukee in December?
- In December, Milwaukee averages a daily high of 3.1°C and a low of -1.2°C, with about 60 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Milwaukee in December?
- Milwaukee has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
- Does it snow in Milwaukee in December?
- Milwaukee sees roughly 13.4 cm of snowfall in December.