Climate Madison - Wisconsin
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 26 | 31 | 43 | 57 | 68 | 78 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 11 | 15 | 25 | 36 | 46 | 56 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.23 | 1.45 | 2.20 | 3.40 | 3.55 | 4.54 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 82 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 44 | 30 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 61 | 59 | 50 | 39 | 28 | 16 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 4.18 | 4.27 | 3.13 | 2.40 | 2.39 | 1.74 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
What is the average weather in Madison, Wisconsin?
Madison experiences a humid continental climate with very strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm and bring the most precipitation, while winters are cold and snowy. Precipitation is moderate overall, spread relatively evenly throughout the year, with winter moisture often arriving as snow.
Madison Climate Graph - Wisconsin Climate Chart
Daily normals Madison - Wisconsin - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 28.3 | 14.0 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 2 Jan | 28.1 | 13.7 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 3 Jan | 28.0 | 13.5 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 4 Jan | 27.8 | 13.3 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 5 Jan | 27.7 | 13.1 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 6 Jan | 27.5 | 12.9 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 7 Jan | 27.4 | 12.7 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 8 Jan | 27.3 | 12.5 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 9 Jan | 27.2 | 12.3 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 10 Jan | 27.0 | 12.2 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| 11 Jan | 26.9 | 12.0 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| 12 Jan | 26.9 | 11.8 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| 13 Jan | 26.8 | 11.7 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| 14 Jan | 26.7 | 11.6 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| 15 Jan | 26.6 | 11.4 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| 16 Jan | 26.6 | 11.3 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 6.50 | 6.50 |
| 17 Jan | 26.5 | 11.2 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 6.90 | 6.90 |
| 18 Jan | 26.5 | 11.1 | 0.84 | 0.84 | 7.40 | 7.40 |
| 19 Jan | 26.5 | 11.1 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 7.90 | 7.90 |
| 20 Jan | 26.5 | 11.0 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 8.40 | 8.40 |
| 21 Jan | 26.5 | 11.0 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 8.80 | 8.80 |
| 22 Jan | 26.5 | 10.9 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 9.30 | 9.30 |
| 23 Jan | 26.5 | 10.9 | 1.08 | 1.08 | 9.80 | 9.80 |
| 24 Jan | 26.6 | 10.9 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 10.30 | 10.30 |
| 25 Jan | 26.6 | 10.9 | 1.18 | 1.18 | 10.80 | 10.80 |
| 26 Jan | 26.7 | 10.9 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 11.30 | 11.30 |
| 27 Jan | 26.8 | 11.0 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 11.70 | 11.70 |
| 28 Jan | 26.9 | 11.1 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 12.20 | 12.20 |
| 29 Jan | 27.0 | 11.1 | 1.37 | 1.37 | 12.70 | 12.70 |
| 30 Jan | 27.1 | 11.2 | 1.42 | 1.42 | 13.20 | 13.20 |
| 31 Jan | 27.2 | 11.3 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 13.70 | 13.70 |
Weather history Madison - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 87.1 | 69.1 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Sep | 88.0 | 71.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Sep | 82.0 | 70.0 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Sep | 86.0 | 69.1 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Sep | 80.1 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Sep | 81.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Sep | 80.1 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Sep | 79.0 | 62.1 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Sep | 82.9 | 63.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | - |
| 10 Sep | 79.0 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Sep | 80.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Sep | 78.1 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Sep | 69.1 | 46.9 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
| 16 Sep | 73.9 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Madison
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 80.5 ºF | 26 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 60.4 ºF | 11 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.46 inch | 1.23 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 13 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 88.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 69.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 71.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 46.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Madison - Wisconsin
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin | |
| County | Dane | |
| City | Madison | |
| Zip Code | 53715 | |
| Longitude | -89.4 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.07 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 873ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Madison - Wisconsin
| Local Time | 04:37 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:00 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Madison - Wisconsin
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Madison weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 56ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 37ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 34.48 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 53 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Madison
Longitude: -89.4012, Latitude: 43.0731
Average weather Madison, WI - 53715
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...