Milwaukee, WI weather in February
In February, Milwaukee sees highs around 34°F and lows around 20°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 11.8 in. It is one of the coldest months in Milwaukee. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 1.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.8 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 5:03 pm | 6:29 am / 5:39 pm |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | 11.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical February day
- 6 am23°Fdew point 16°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 17°F
- Noon30°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm31°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm28°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 18°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 1.7 in; a dry February brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20202017: average high 44°F
- Coolest February2015: average high 22°F
- Wettest February1994: 3.5 in
- Driest February1995: 0.3 in
- Highest reading71°F (February 22, 2017)
- Lowest reading-26°F (February 3, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 34°F | 44°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 20°F | 29°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +3°F from January and +10°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Springfield, IL241 mi · high 41°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Wisconsin Dells, WI102 mi · high 31°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Green Bay, WI102 mi · high 29°F · 9 wet days
How Milwaukee ranks in February
- Normal high342nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days276th driest of 378
- Comfortable days301st most of 340
What to pack for Milwaukee in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1061 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Milwaukee in February?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -26°F (February 3, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Milwaukee in February?
About 10 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (3.5 in); the driest was in 1995 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Milwaukee in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 11.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is February a good time to visit Milwaukee?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Milwaukee (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (USW00014839), 5.8 mi S of the city center, 670 ft (55 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: General Mitchell International Airport (726400-14839), 5.8 mi S of the city center, 667 ft (52 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).