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Milwaukee, WI Weather on May 28

Milwaukee hit 93°F on May 28, 1991, far above typical 71°F high

May 28 in Milwaukee typically brings mild spring weather with an average high of 71°F and low of 52°F. However, the record books show dramatic extremes from the city's 55 years of data: a sweltering 93°F set in 1991 demonstrates how late May heat waves can grip the region, while a cool 37°F recorded in 1971 reminds us that frost remains possible even as summer approaches. This 56-degree spread between extremes underscores the unpredictable nature of Wisconsin's shoulder season.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
53°F
Record High
93°F
1991
Record Low
38°F
2008
Milwaukee, WI on May 28 — Temperature History20°F40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 28

Planning for May 28th in Milwaukee, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 28 ever in Milwaukee?

The warmest May 28 in Milwaukee, WI reached 93°F in 1991. That is 20°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.

What was the coldest May 28 ever in Milwaukee?

The coldest May 28 in Milwaukee, WI dropped to 38°F in 2008. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 53°F.

What is the average temperature on May 28 in Milwaukee?

On May 28, Milwaukee averages a high of 73°F and a low of 53°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from W ALLIS.

How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Milwaukee?

We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 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.

May 28 Weather History in Milwaukee

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202571°F55°F0"--
202473°F54°F1.24"--
202375°F51°F0"--
202275°F49°F0"--
202149°F44°F0.25"--
202079°F63°F1.09"--
201957°F48°F0"--
201887°F61°F0"--
201776°F59°F1.37"--
201682°F64°F0.69"--
201580°F59°F0"--
201460°F50°F0"--
201375°F49°F2.97"--
201289°F69°F0.13"--
201166°F47°F0.03"--
201083°F53°F0"--
200957°F48°F0.61"--
200850°F38°F0"--
200777°F49°F0"--
200683°F61°F0"--
200571°F46°F0.3"--
200480°F42°F0"--
200378°F54°F0"--
200279°F50°F0"--
200162°F49°F0.28"--
200055°F47°F1.09"--
199982°F61°F0"--
199885°F61°F1.57"--
199763°F48°F0.99"--
199656°F45°F0"--
199577°F53°F0.08"--
199484°F48°F0"--
199370°F44°F0"--
199268°F45°F0"--
199193°F69°F0"--
199069°F50°F0"--
198968°F46°F0"--
198887°F62°F0"--
198789°F68°F0.36"--
198673°F59°F0"--
198560°F47°F0"--
198450°F42°F3.1"--
198368°F53°F0.58"--
198274°F55°F0"--
198172°F49°F0"--
198080°F65°F1.75"--
197964°F48°F0"--
197890°F68°F0"--
197785°F59°F0"--
197660°F52°F1.73"--
197576°F58°F0"--
197474°F57°F0.2"--
197368°F48°F0"--
197284°F56°F0"--
197168°F44°F0"--

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

How Has May 28 Changed?

The last decade has been 3.0°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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