Weather on March 31
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
2026
60°F avg
Coldest
1987
20°F avg
About This Date
March 31st in Madison, WI typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 31°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 31st was in 2026 (60°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (20°F) — a 40°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 39% of recorded March 31st dates, with snow falling 4% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). 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 March 31st in Madison, WI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026warmest | 78° | 43° | 60° | — | — |
| 2025 | 40° | 30° | 35° | 0.25" | — |
| 2024 | 55° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2023 | 55° | 24° | 40° | 0.81" | — |
| 2022 | 54° | 31° | 42° | 2.49" | 3" |
| 2021 | 62° | 29° | 45° | — | — |
| 2020 | 57° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 2019 | 46° | 20° | 33° | — | — |
| 2018 | 48° | 31° | 39° | 0.25" | — |
| 2017 | 40° | 34° | 37° | 0.97" | — |
| 2016 | 53° | 44° | 49° | 2.18" | — |
| 2015 | 57° | 35° | 46° | — | — |
| 2014 | 57° | 37° | 47° | — | — |
| 2013 | 51° | 38° | 44° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 42° | 35° | 39° | — | — |
| 2011 | 48° | 18° | 33° | — | — |
| 2010 | 67° | 34° | 50° | — | — |
| 2009 | 46° | 22° | 34° | 0.23" | — |
| 2008 | 48° | 36° | 42° | — | — |
| 2007 | 50° | 42° | 46° | 0.25" | — |
| 2006 | 64° | 42° | 53° | 0.46" | — |
| 2005 | 57° | 40° | 48° | 0.58" | — |
| 2004 | 48° | 33° | 41° | 0.15" | — |
| 2003 | 49° | 18° | 33° | — | — |
| 2002 | 52° | 25° | 38° | 0.1" | — |
| 2001 | 51° | 33° | 42° | — | — |
| 2000 | 58° | 30° | 44° | — | — |
| 1999 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 1998 | 64° | 40° | 52° | 7.24" | — |
| 1997 | 49° | 27° | 38° | 0.23" | — |
| 1996 | 57° | 28° | 43° | — | — |
| 1995 | 44° | 30° | 37° | — | — |
| 1994 | 46° | 25° | 35° | — | — |
| 1993 | 65° | 38° | 51° | 2.16" | — |
| 1992 | 54° | 35° | 44° | — | — |
| 1991 | 46° | 21° | 34° | 0.25" | — |
| 1990 | 44° | 21° | 33° | — | — |
| 1989 | 35° | 26° | 31° | — | — |
| 1988 | 56° | 19° | 37° | — | — |
| 1987coldest | 31° | 10° | 20° | — | — |
| 1986 | 69° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 1985 | 37° | 29° | 33° | 0.74" | 2" |
| 1984 | 44° | 16° | 30° | — | — |
| 1983 | 38° | 32° | 35° | 0.03" | — |
| 1982 | 66° | 39° | 53° | 0.64" | — |
| 1981 | 58° | 28° | 43° | — | — |
| 1980 | 47° | 33° | 40° | — | — |
| 1979 | 61° | 34° | 47° | — | — |
| 1978 | 60° | 28° | 44° | — | — |
| 1977 | 59° | 33° | 46° | 0.23" | — |
| 1976 | 52° | 35° | 43° | 0.36" | — |
| 1975 | 28° | 15° | 22° | — | — |
| 1974 | 42° | 25° | 33° | — | — |
| 1973 | 61° | 32° | 46° | — | — |
| 1972 | 39° | 20° | 29° | — | — |
| 1971 | 68° | 34° | 51° | — | — |
56 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON