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Weather on November 20

Madison, WI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
27°F
Warmest
1982
55°F avg
Coldest
2022
18°F avg

About This Date

November 20th in Madison, WI typically brings chilly fall weather, with average highs around 45°F and lows near 27°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest November 20th was in 1982 (55°F average), while the coldest was 2022 (18°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 33% of recorded November 20th dates, with snow falling 4% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 5"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for November 20th in Madison, WI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202542°29°35°0.05"
202454°38°46°
202353°33°43°
2022coldest28°18°0.03"0.1"
202139°21°30°
202064°46°55°
201937°32°35°
201835°22°28°
201735°25°30°
201637°22°29°
201540°27°33°
201427°12°19°
201341°18°29°
201253°42°48°
201152°34°43°
201041°26°34°
200946°40°43°0.05"
200843°28°35°
200751°35°43°
200642°21°32°
200550°37°44°0.03"
200455°43°49°0.81"
200356°31°43°0.05"
200253°26°40°0.13"
200145°23°34°
200035°23°29°0.05"
199959°25°42°
199835°24°30°
199734°19°26°0.38"
199628°12°20°
199549°29°39°
199446°18°32°
199343°13°28°
199243°35°39°2.29"
199151°34°42°
199062°24°43°
198952°25°38°
198845°28°36°
198742°17°30°
198634°19°26°1.02"5"
198544°11°27°
198437°23°
198361°48°54°0.91"
1982warmest60°50°55°0.66"
198138°26°32°0.56"
198046°23°35°
197965°25°45°
197831°19°25°
197750°27°38°0.2"
197647°27°
197565°40°52°0.38"
197451°36°43°0.08"
197350°39°45°
197235°25°30°
197142°31°36°0.03"
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON

Madison, WI Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Madison, WI Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6"11.9"JFMAMJJASOND1.7"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Madison, WI Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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