United StatesThe climate of Madison
The current climate in Madison features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of -2°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Madison, Wisconsin.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Madison in recent years was 36°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -23°C in January 2014.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Madison gets 1112 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 120 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Madison?
The best time to visit Madison for mild to warm weather is May and July up to October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Madison.
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Climate Table of Madison
The climate table of Madison shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -2 | -1 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -11 | -2 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 28 | 37 | 50 | 68 | 113 | 209 | 106 | 196 | 93 | 79 | 69 | 64 |
| Snow (cm) | 27 | 31 | 12 | 4,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 | 11 | 33 |
| UV Index | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Madison, Wisconsin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Madison
Yearly Temperature in Madison
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Madison, Wisconsin. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Madison
Total Yearly Precipitation in Madison
Average Snowfall per Month in Madison
Total Yearly Snowfall in Madison
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Madison, Wisconsin. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Madison
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Average weather in Madison by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madison. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.