Local weather forecast

Weather in Platteville, WI

Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 53818

Sunny
Now81°F

Sunny

High / Low85° / 70°
Rain chance71%
Wind6 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 9:36AM CDT until August 11 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Dane, Green and Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 935 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dodgeville, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Ridgeway, Clyde, Hollandale, Jonesdale, Governor Dodge St Park, Blue Mound St Park, Edmund and Blackhawk Lake Rec Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 9:08AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CRAWFORD GRANT RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF PLATTEVILLE, PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, AND RICHLAND CENTER.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny81°6% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy84°6% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy84°8% rain
4 PMCloudy84°11% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy84°8% rain
6 PMSunny85°6% rain
7 PMCloudy83°13% rain
8 PMOvercast81°22% rain
9 PMOvercast80°23% rain
10 PMPartly Cloudy78°17% rain
11 PMClear77°11% rain
12 AMPatchy light rain in area with thunder71°49% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
85° 70°Sunny
Rain 71%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
82° 68°Sunny
Rain 81%Gust 19 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
78° 67°Mist
Rain 60%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like85°F
Humidity66%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind6 mph SE
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM
Sunset08:10 PM
Moonrise04:01 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 49%.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 85°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

84°F, 5% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 81°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 49%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Platteville weather today

Sunny and 81°F in Platteville, WI. Today's high is 85°F with a 71% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Platteville

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:10 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 82°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 81%.

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