From Sweltering 90s to Breezy 60s: Sheboygan’s Whiplash Weather Week
Sheboygan weather gave residents a wild ride this past week, shifting dramatically from intense heat and humidity to fall-like coolness in just a matter of days. The thermometer wasn’t the only thing rising and falling—humidity played a major role, turning already hot days into sweltering ones and making the cooler air feel even more brisk once it arrived.
The heat peaked on Saturday, June 21, when actual temperatures hit 93°F, but it felt even hotter due to oppressive humidity. **“Feels like” temperatures soared to near 100°F, prompting heat advisories across parts of the county and sending residents scrambling for shade, ice cream, and lake breezes. That came just days after June 19, when thunderstorms dumped over 0.8 inches of rain and filled the air with post-storm mugginess.
By midweek, though, the script flipped. By Wednesday, June 25, daytime highs barely reached 63°F, and with winds off the lake and lingering cloud cover, the “feels like” temperatures sat in the upper 50s—over 40 degrees cooler than just days before.
Here’s how the week stacked up:
| Date | High Temp | Felt Like | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18 | Mid‑70s | Low 80s | Misty, damp |
| June 19 | Mid‑80s | Upper 80s | Storms, 0.82″ rain, humid |
| June 20 | 90°F+ | 96–98°F | Hot and humid |
| June 21 | 93°F | ~100°F | Peak heat, muggy, sunny |
| June 22 | Upper 70s | Low 80s | Breezy, transitioning |
| June 23–25 | Low 60s | 58–62°F | Cloudy, light rain, cool breeze |
The fast shift in weather brought welcome relief for some, and confusion for others who packed away their jackets just days before. Some weekend events saw smaller crowds during the peak heat, while parks and trails quickly filled again once temperatures dropped.
While Sheboygan summers are known for variety, this week’s dramatic arc served up a little bit of everything: thunder, sun, steam, fog, and cool comfort—all in seven days.
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