Data Wonk: How Global Climate Change Affects Milwaukee
By Bruce Thompson
Published on March 11, 2026.
In a post on his website, President Donald Trump used a cold spell covering much of the United States to reiterate his belief that global warming is a hoax. The article suggests that while temperatures across North America have significantly changed, the climate change of Milwaukee has been significantly affected by global climate change. The author explores this in detail using temperature measurements taken at Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport between 1970 and 2025 to examine how global warming has affected the city. While not facing extreme climate change, the article predicts a wetter and hotter future for Milwaukee.
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