Local weather forecast

Weather in Franklin, WI

Updated 2026-08-11 13:15 local time · ZIP codes 53132

Overcast
Now73°F

Overcast

High / Low82° / 70°
Rain chance81%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

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Dense Fog Advisory issued August 11 at 3:15AM CDT until August 11 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Wind Point. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

Safety instructions

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 10:50AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5NM OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5NM OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 7:22AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ADJACENT COASTAL WATERS NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL LAKE MICHIGAN FROM NORTH POINT LIGHT TO WIND POINT WI 5NM OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE LAKE MICHIGAN FROM WIND POINT WI TO WINTHROP HARBOR IL 5NM OFFSHORE TO MID LAKE

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast73°30% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby78°24% rain
3 PMSunny78°10% rain
4 PMSunny77°9% rain
5 PMSunny82°7% rain
6 PMSunny82°7% rain
7 PMSunny80°10% rain
8 PMClear73°12% rain
9 PMClear71°13% rain
10 PMClear71°18% rain
11 PMClear70°19% rain
12 AMMist69°22% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
82° 70°Sunny
Rain 81%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Mist
81° 68°Mist
Rain 62%Gust 7 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
79° 63°Sunny
Rain 8%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like77°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind9 mph S
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:54 AM
Sunset08:00 PM
Moonrise03:50 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 30%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 77°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

77°F, 9% rain chance and 2 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 73°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 30%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Franklin weather today

Overcast and 73°F in Franklin, WI. Today's high is 82°F with a 81% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Franklin

Sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 08:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 81°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 62%.

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