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Milwaukee, WI Weather: Highs Near 57° by Wednesday, Nov. 18
MILWAUKEE, WI – Southern Wisconsin residents can expect a gradual November warmup this week, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 50s before gusty southwest winds and increasing rain ch
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-15T22:23:31.030Z
MILWAUKEE, WI – Southern Wisconsin residents can expect a gradual November warmup this week, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 50s before gusty southwest winds and increasing rain chances bring changing conditions later in the week.
According to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office, temperatures will steadily increase from Monday, November 16, through Wednesday, November 18, as southerly and southwesterly winds bring milder air into the region.
Monday will feature mostly sunny skies, with afternoon highs between 50 and 52 degrees . Southwest breezes are expected throughout the day, while precipitation chances remain at zero.
Tuesday, November 17, will bring additional warming, with highs reaching 53 to 56 degrees under sunny skies. Overnight temperatures are expected to remain between 37 and 40 degrees.
The warmest conditions are forecast for Wednesday, November 18, when afternoon temperatures could reach 54 to 57 degrees across the region.
However, stronger winds will accompany the warmer weather.
Forecasters expect southwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph Wednesday , potentially creating breezy conditions along exposed roads and open areas.
Wednesday's precipitation chances remain relatively low, ranging from zero to 20%.
The National Weather Service expects dry conditions to dominate through Wednesday before shower chances begin increasing Thursday, November 19.
For residents across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Madison and surrounding southern Wisconsin communities, the early week forecast offers several opportunities for outdoor activities before wetter conditions potentially arrive.
Sunday night will remain chilly, with temperatures falling between 25 and 32 degrees under mostly clear skies and light winds.
Motorists should remain aware of gusty winds Wednesday, particularly when traveling along open stretches of roadway.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as rain chances and wind conditions become clearer later this week.