The weather in March in Madison

It's cold in March in Madison with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -8°C and 1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Madison, Wisconsin. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 24°C in 2022, Madison reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -14°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -23°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for Madison

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Madison. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Madison New York
Average temperature 7°C 11°C
Max. temperature 11°C 14°C
Min. temperature -8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 50 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 8 days 10 days
Total snowfall 13 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 6 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Madison with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around -4°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around -1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Madison is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Madison, Wisconsin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Madison

Temperature in March in Madison over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March 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.

Daily Precipitation in March in Madison

Total precipitation in March in Madison over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Madison

Snowfall in March in Madison per year

Daily UV index in March in Madison

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Madison, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.