Weather on May 11
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
45°F
Warmest
2022
79°F avg
Coldest
2020
38°F avg
About This Date
May 11th in Madison, WI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 45°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 11th was in 2022 (79°F average), while the coldest was 2020 (38°F) — a 41°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of May 11th dates historically, with the wettest May 11th recording 4.32" of rain. The last decade has been 2.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 11th in Madison, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79° | 38° | 58° | — | — |
| 2024 | 69° | 48° | 59° | — | — |
| 2023 | 81° | 49° | 65° | — | — |
| 2022warmest | 90° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 2021 | 57° | 30° | 44° | — | — |
| 2020coldest | 43° | 34° | 38° | 0.81" | — |
| 2019 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 2018 | 70° | 35° | 52° | 1.27" | — |
| 2017 | 65° | 45° | 55° | 0.25" | — |
| 2016 | 53° | 49° | 51° | 0.81" | — |
| 2015 | 60° | 49° | 54° | 0.08" | — |
| 2014 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 2013 | 52° | 40° | 46° | 0.1" | — |
| 2012 | 70° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 2011 | 88° | 56° | 72° | — | — |
| 2010 | 60° | 39° | 50° | 1.68" | — |
| 2009 | 59° | 46° | 53° | — | — |
| 2008 | 57° | 41° | 49° | 0.36" | — |
| 2007 | 84° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
| 2006 | 70° | 50° | 60° | 0.28" | — |
| 2005 | 75° | 48° | 62° | 2.18" | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 2003 | 62° | 46° | 54° | 1.6" | — |
| 2002 | 66° | 41° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 78° | 56° | 67° | 1.91" | — |
| 2000 | 64° | 46° | 55° | 0.05" | — |
| 1999 | 75° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 1998 | 70° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 1997 | 69° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 1996 | 51° | 36° | 43° | — | — |
| 1995 | 50° | 45° | 47° | 0.08" | — |
| 1994 | 69° | 40° | 54° | 0.25" | — |
| 1993 | 88° | 56° | 72° | 0.25" | — |
| 1992 | 85° | 43° | 64° | — | — |
| 1991 | 78° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1990 | 50° | 28° | 39° | 0.56" | — |
| 1989 | 65° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 1988 | 75° | 36° | 55° | — | — |
| 1987 | 84° | 59° | 72° | 0.15" | — |
| 1986 | 75° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 1985 | 83° | 60° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 1984 | 65° | 34° | 49° | — | — |
| 1983 | 70° | 33° | 51° | — | — |
| 1982 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1981 | 47° | 31° | 39° | — | — |
| 1980 | 66° | 41° | 54° | 0.1" | — |
| 1979 | 88° | 51° | 69° | 0.28" | — |
| 1978 | 74° | — | — | 4.32" | — |
| 1977 | 69° | 34° | 51° | — | — |
| 1976 | 79° | 42° | 60° | — | — |
| 1975 | 78° | 49° | 63° | 0.18" | — |
| 1974 | 61° | 41° | 51° | 1.47" | — |
| 1973 | 68° | 46° | 57° | — | — |
| 1972 | 70° | 34° | 52° | — | — |
| 1971 | 72° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON