Kenosha, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Sunny 21°F
Feels Like 7°F  
Humidity N/A Dew Point N/A Wind NNW 16 MPH Gusts 20 Barometer 30.86 in.
Solar Rad 151 w/m2
Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.7 mi. ENE of central Kenosha
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Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 7
Sun Dec 7: Snow Showers Likely, Low 15F
70%
 
15
MonDec 8
Mon Dec 8: Mostly Cloudy, High 27F, Low 19F
27
19
TueDec 9
Tue Dec 9: Rain And Snow, High 36F, Low 34F
20%
36
34
WedDec 10
Wed Dec 10: Rain And Snow, High 29F, Low 15F
50%
29
15
ThuDec 11
Thu Dec 11: Snow, High 24F, Low 11F
20%
24
11
FriDec 12
Fri Dec 12: Snow, High 19F, Low 3F
30%
19
3
SatDec 13
Sat Dec 13: Partly Sunny, High 12F, Low 2F
12
2

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 27°F, reaching 36°F before cooling to 12°F, then recovering to 12°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 13°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 35°F with lows around 21°F.


This Date in Weather History

1987 - Heavy rain fell across eastern Puerto Rico, with 19.41 inches reported at Las Piedras. Flooding caused five million dollars damage. Another in a series of storms hit the northwestern U.S., with wind gusts above 100 mph reported at Cape Blanco OR. While snow and gusty winds accompanied a cold front crossing the Rockies, strong westerly winds, gusting to 93 mph at Boulder CO, helped temperatures in western Kansas reach the 60s for the sixth day in a row. Freezing drizzle in northeastern slowed traffic to 5 mph on some roads in Morrow County.

More on this and other weather history


Kenosha, WI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 7

Snow Showers Likely

Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday Dec 8

Mostly Cloudy

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Snow

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Rain And Snow

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Rain

Night: Rain. Low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Dec 10

Rain And Snow

Day: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Snow

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Dec 11

Snow

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Snow

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Friday Dec 12

Snow

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

Snow

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

Saturday Dec 13

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 12.

Snow

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

Sunday Dec 14

Snow

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.


About Kenosha, WI

Kenosha ( ) is a city in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. Situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, it is the fourth-most populous city in Wisconsin, with a population of 99,986 at the 2020 census. The Kenosha metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Kenosha County, has roughly 169,000 residents. Kenosha is a satellite city located roughly 32 miles (51 km) south of Milwaukee and 50 miles (80 km) north of Chicago via Interstate 94 and has significant cultural and economic connections to both cities. Kenosha was founded in 1835 and incorporated in 1850. Initially developed as a port and manufacturing center, it played a prominent role in the regional economy through the 20th century, particularly in the automotive and durable goods industries. While manufacturing remains a component of the local economy, recent decades have seen growth in healthcare, education, and logistics. The headquarters of Snap-on and Jockey International are in Kenosha. The city is home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Wisconsin–Parkside and Carthage College. Cultural and recreational amenities include the Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and access to waterfront parks, marinas, and a restored electric streetcar system that serves the downtown and lakefront areas.

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