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Weather on February 1

Madison, WI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
29°F
Avg Low
10°F
Warmest
1989
44°F avg
Coldest
1985
-13°F avg

About This Date

February 1st in Madison, WI typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around 29°F and lows near 10°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 1st was in 1989 (44°F average), while the coldest was 1985 (-13°F) — a 57°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 25% of recorded February 1st dates, with snow falling 20% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 9.5"). 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 February 1st in Madison, WI? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.

Warming Trend
1.9°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202624°-3°11°
202546°20°33°
202440°29°34°
202313°-1°
202235°
202131°13°22°0.04"0.3"
202034°30°32°
201915°-6°0.1"
201842°24°
201738°26°32°0.05"0.6"
201638°22°30°0.01"
201536°15°25°0.85"9.5"
201414°0.16"2.1"
201311°-8°
201250°33°42°
201120°13°16°0.36"5.3"
201025°14°
200939°23°31°
200822°12°0.12"2"
200719°-4°0.5"
200640°25°32°
200532°29°30°
200418°11°14°
200335°27°31°
200230°21°26°0.34"3"
200133°16°24°
200029°13°21°
199939°31°35°
199839°25°32°
199746°22°34°
1996-22°-11°
199541°23°32°
199410°-22°-6°
199347°26°36°
199237°10°24°
199121°-1°10°
199044°17°31°
1989warmest59°28°44°
198844°26°
198731°18°
198632°15°24°1.6"1.6"
1985coldest-28°-13°
198427°15°
198326°17°22°
198219°-20°
198133°12°23°0.16"1.5"
198019°-10°
197924°-12°
197814°-7°0.02"
197717°
197635°10°23°0.12"
197525°17°
197421°14°0.1"
197340°27°33°0.12"
197228°18°
1971-11°-5°
56 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"0.2"0.5"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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Best Time to Visit Madison, WI

Most pleasant months in Madison, WI: May, June, August, September.

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

What to expect on February 1st

This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.

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