Weather on October 12
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
39°F
Warmest
2015
70°F avg
Coldest
1987
35°F avg
About This Date
October 12th in Madison, WI typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 39°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 12th was in 2015 (70°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (35°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of October 12th dates historically, with the wettest October 12th recording 3.1" of rain. The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 12th in Madison, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67° | 37° | 52° | — | — |
| 2024 | 83° | 49° | 66° | — | — |
| 2023 | 65° | 31° | 48° | 0.18" | — |
| 2022 | 73° | 57° | 65° | 0.56" | — |
| 2021 | 66° | 58° | 62° | 0.89" | — |
| 2020 | 66° | 47° | 56° | — | — |
| 2019 | 45° | 31° | 38° | 0.23" | — |
| 2018 | 69° | 35° | 52° | 0.05" | — |
| 2017 | 57° | 51° | 54° | 0.05" | — |
| 2016 | 75° | 45° | 60° | — | — |
| 2015warmest | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 2014 | 61° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
| 2013 | 74° | 52° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 64° | 28° | 46° | — | — |
| 2011 | 75° | 49° | 62° | 0.13" | — |
| 2010 | 79° | 45° | 62° | — | — |
| 2009 | 46° | 32° | 39° | — | — |
| 2008 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 2007 | 50° | 40° | 45° | — | — |
| 2006 | 47° | 27° | 37° | 0.25" | — |
| 2005 | 66° | 38° | 52° | 0.03" | — |
| 2004 | 63° | 33° | 48° | — | — |
| 2003 | 78° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 2002 | 75° | 41° | 58° | — | — |
| 2001 | 66° | 41° | 54° | — | — |
| 2000 | 68° | 29° | 48° | — | — |
| 1999 | 68° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 1998 | 72° | 42° | 57° | — | — |
| 1997 | 72° | 49° | 60° | 0.08" | — |
| 1996 | 39° | 31° | 35° | — | — |
| 1995 | 78° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 1994 | 64° | 28° | 46° | — | — |
| 1993 | 58° | 30° | 44° | — | — |
| 1992 | 65° | 40° | 52° | — | — |
| 1991 | 65° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 1990 | 62° | 29° | 45° | 0.25" | — |
| 1989 | 80° | 31° | 55° | — | — |
| 1988 | 55° | 17° | 36° | — | — |
| 1987coldest | 51° | 20° | 35° | — | — |
| 1986 | 65° | 43° | 54° | 0.71" | — |
| 1985 | 58° | 35° | 46° | 3.1" | — |
| 1984 | 74° | 55° | 64° | 0.3" | — |
| 1983 | 52° | 40° | 46° | 2.59" | — |
| 1982 | 60° | 44° | 52° | — | — |
| 1981 | 67° | 35° | 51° | — | — |
| 1980 | 48° | — | — | — | — |
| 1979 | 55° | 36° | 45° | — | — |
| 1978 | 63° | 37° | 50° | — | — |
| 1977 | 46° | 35° | 41° | 0.03" | — |
| 1976 | 68° | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 66° | 31° | 48° | — | — |
| 1974 | 70° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 1973 | 81° | 53° | 67° | 0.41" | — |
| 1972 | 68° | 50° | 59° | — | — |
| 1971 | 61° | 27° | 44° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON