Franklin, WI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Franklin, a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
This Afternoon
69°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Franklin
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph E | 34% |
| Tonight | 59°F | Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph E | 93% |
| Saturday | 71°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph SE | 94% |
| Saturday Night | 59°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NE | 75% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NE | 52% |
| Sunday Night | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph NE | 27% |
| Monday | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph E | 17% |
| Monday Night | 50°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 17% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NE | 17% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 15 mph NE | 13% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 13% |
| Wednesday Night | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 7% |
| Thursday | 65°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph N | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Franklin (42.884, -88.012). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Franklin
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 14
Growing season
162 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Franklin: nearby ZIP 53132 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Wisconsin frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hales Corners/Whitnall Park/Bo, Wi (3.6 mi from Franklin). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.