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Weather on April 26

Madison, WI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
38°F
Warmest
1990
73°F avg
Coldest
2023
36°F avg

About This Date

April 26th in Madison, WI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 63°F and lows near 38°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest April 26th was in 1990 (73°F average), while the coldest was 2023 (36°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of April 26th dates historically, with the wettest April 26th recording 5.59" of rain. 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 April 26th in Madison, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.3°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202669°42°56°
202550°42°46°0.03"
202462°40°51°
2023coldest47°26°36°
202246°32°39°
202152°37°44°
202056°37°46°
201971°42°57°0.99"
201861°35°48°
201774°55°64°0.64"
201678°40°59°
201550°32°41°
201467°37°52°
201352°34°43°
201261°40°50°0.38"
201165°41°53°1.42"
201050°42°46°0.08"
200951°41°46°5.59"
200873°36°54°2.44"
200756°42°49°0.76"
200658°36°47°
200563°35°49°0.36"
200456°40°48°0.1"
200367°34°50°
200253°31°42°
200162°45°53°
200068°33°51°
199966°34°50°
199871°43°57°0.56"
199765°35°50°
199663°33°48°
199558°35°46°0.1"
199475°53°64°0.58"
199370°31°50°
199248°38°43°
199167°35°51°
1990warmest85°61°73°
198977°42°60°
198870°43°56°
198766°31°48°
198679°54°66°1.07"
198566°46°56°1.17"
198467°46°56°
198375°37°56°
198272°45°58°
198157°40°48°
198059°24°42°
197973°41°57°1.78"
197861°29°45°
197762°27°44°
197652°30°41°0.18"
197556°26°41°
197460°38°49°
197355°40°47°
197258°22°40°
197160°44°52°
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"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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Best Time to Visit Madison, WI

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

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