Waukesha (WI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Waukesha is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Waukesha, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 27°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -11°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Waukesha receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 955 mm. Waukesha can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 143 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 33 mm of snowfall, spread across 9 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Waukesha Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Waukesha can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Waukesha.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Waukesha in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 143 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 319 hours of sunshine.
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