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The weather in October in Madison

It's cool to moderate in October in Madison with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 10°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? October isn’t a good month to be in Madison. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 79 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,2 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Madison

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Madison New York
Average temperature 16°C 21°C
Max. temperature 21°C 26°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 79 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 11 days 13 days
Total snowfall 1,2 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Madison with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Madison is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°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 3 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 October in Madison, Wisconsin. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Madison

Temperature in October in Madison over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Madison

Total precipitation in October in Madison over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Madison

Snowfall in October in Madison per year

Daily UV index in October in Madison

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.