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Milwaukee, WI Weather on July 12

Milwaukee hits 92°F on July 12, 1973 in record-breaking heat

Milwaukee's hottest July 12 on record came in 1973 when temperatures soared to 92°F, well above the typical high of 81°F for this date. Over 55 years of data, the range from record low to record high spans 43 degrees, with the coldest July 12 dropping to 49°F in 1975, underscoring the significant variability possible even in mid-summer.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
82°F
Avg Low
64°F
Record High
93°F
1981
Record Low
53°F
1975
Milwaukee, WI on July 12 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 12

Planning for July 12th in Milwaukee, WI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 12 ever in Milwaukee?

The warmest July 12 in Milwaukee, WI reached 93°F in 1981. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.

What was the coldest July 12 ever in Milwaukee?

The coldest July 12 in Milwaukee, WI dropped to 53°F in 1975. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 64°F.

What is the average temperature on July 12 in Milwaukee?

On July 12, Milwaukee averages a high of 82°F and a low of 64°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from W ALLIS.

How many years of weather data are available for July 12 in Milwaukee?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 12 in Milwaukee, WI, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

July 12 Weather History in Milwaukee

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202582°F67°F0.99"--
202482°F60°F0"--
202378°F61°F0.08"--
202284°F67°F0.18"--
202170°F65°F0.08"--
202076°F64°F0"--
201987°F58°F0"--
201887°F66°F0.13"--
201785°F70°F4.27"--
201688°F74°F0"--
201577°F63°F0"--
201477°F67°F2.51"--
201378°F56°F0"--
201286°F67°F0"--
201180°F65°F0"--
201085°F65°F0.13"--
200985°F56°F0"--
200884°F65°F0.89"--
200777°F58°F0"--
200674°F62°F0.3"--
200589°F67°F0"--
200486°F63°F1.09"--
200375°F56°F0.23"--
200279°F55°F0"--
200181°F58°F0"--
200076°F62°F0"--
199980°F60°F0"--
199882°F59°F0"--
199782°F60°F0"--
199679°F64°F0.2"--
199591°F69°F0"--
199490°F73°F0"--
199380°F63°F0"--
199280°F62°F2.31"--
199187°F68°F1.32"--
199066°F59°F0"--
198973°F65°F0"--
198873°F63°F0"--
198787°F73°F0"--
198673°F63°F0.76"--
198584°F64°F0"--
198489°F69°F0"--
198389°F70°F0"--
198286°F65°F0"--
198193°F69°F3.15"--
198075°F68°F0.36"--
197987°F70°F0"--
197879°F59°F0.38"--
197793°F68°F0"--
197676°F58°F0"--
197568°F53°F0"--
197482°F56°F0"--
197393°F64°F0"--
197290°F70°F1.32"--
197183°F60°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: W ALLIS

How Has July 12 Changed?

The last decade has been 2.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Milwaukee, WI, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 83°F / Low: 64°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 29°F / Low: 14°F
Jan
29°/ 14°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 1.5"
Feb
33°/ 18°
💧 4.5"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
44°/ 27°
💧 5.7"
❄️ 1.5"
Apr
56°/ 37°
💧 8.3"
❄️ 1.6"
May
67°/ 47°
💧 7.5"
❄️ 1.6"
Jun
78°/ 58°
💧 9.4"
❄️ 0.4"
Jul
83°/ 64°
💧 9.2"
Aug
81°/ 63°
💧 10.4"
❄️ 0.1"
Sep
73°/ 55°
💧 9.7"
Oct
61°/ 43°
💧 6.4"
❄️ 1.2"
Nov
47°/ 32°
💧 5.9"
❄️ 1.1"
Dec
34°/ 20°
💧 5.1"
❄️ 1.4"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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