Milwaukee · February
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 31°F, low 16°F. Layering becomes the workout. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
31° / 16°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
15 mph
What February feels like in Milwaukee
Sunrise
07:49
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:22
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Milwaukee in February
The kit for February in Milwaukee: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes.
February vs the surrounding months
vs January
+2° avg high
-1 rain days
Milwaukee in January →
February
31°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs March
-10° avg high
-2 rain days
Milwaukee in March →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Milwaukee in February?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Milwaukee in February?+
Average high 31°F, average low 16°F.
How does February compare to surrounding months in Milwaukee?+
Compared to January (avg high 30°F), February is warmer. Compared to March (avg high 41°F), February is cooler.
Does it rain often in Milwaukee in February?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in February, on average.