Weather on May 12
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
44°F
Warmest
2022
80°F avg
Coldest
2018
41°F avg
About This Date
May 12th in Madison, WI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 44°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 12th was in 2022 (80°F average), while the coldest was 2018 (41°F) — a 39°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of May 12th dates historically, with the wettest May 12th recording 2.36" of rain. The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 12th in Madison, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78° | 42° | 60° | — | — |
| 2024 | 76° | 43° | 59° | — | — |
| 2023 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2022warmest | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 2021 | 60° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 2020 | 53° | 30° | 42° | — | — |
| 2019 | 55° | 32° | 44° | — | — |
| 2018coldest | 46° | 36° | 41° | 1.47" | — |
| 2017 | 72° | 50° | 61° | 0.13" | — |
| 2016 | 66° | 50° | 58° | 0.25" | — |
| 2015 | 67° | 44° | 55° | 0.23" | — |
| 2014 | 77° | 63° | 70° | 0.58" | — |
| 2013 | 55° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2012 | 79° | 44° | 61° | — | — |
| 2011 | 87° | 57° | 72° | 1.78" | — |
| 2010 | 44° | 42° | 43° | 0.38" | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 41° | 52° | — | — |
| 2008 | 60° | 34° | 47° | — | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 2006 | 50° | 35° | 43° | 2.03" | — |
| 2005 | 53° | 36° | 44° | 0.33" | — |
| 2004 | 75° | 56° | 65° | 0.05" | — |
| 2003 | 75° | 44° | 60° | 2.36" | — |
| 2002 | 53° | 42° | 48° | 2.21" | — |
| 2001 | 64° | 40° | 52° | 0.03" | — |
| 2000 | 73° | 46° | 60° | 1.02" | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 50° | 64° | 0.41" | — |
| 1998 | 75° | 41° | 58° | — | — |
| 1997 | 70° | 38° | 54° | — | — |
| 1996 | 58° | 28° | 43° | — | — |
| 1995 | 69° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 1994 | 73° | 37° | 55° | 0.1" | — |
| 1993 | 79° | 54° | 66° | — | — |
| 1992 | 83° | 58° | 70° | 0.51" | — |
| 1991 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1990 | 64° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 1989 | 67° | 28° | 47° | — | — |
| 1988 | 74° | 43° | 58° | 1.27" | — |
| 1987 | 83° | 42° | 62° | — | — |
| 1986 | 73° | 56° | 64° | 0.36" | — |
| 1985 | 75° | 55° | 65° | 1.09" | — |
| 1984 | 74° | 39° | 56° | — | — |
| 1983 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 1982 | 81° | 56° | 68° | 0.84" | — |
| 1981 | 61° | 25° | 43° | — | — |
| 1980 | 66° | 38° | 52° | — | — |
| 1979 | 59° | 41° | 50° | — | — |
| 1978 | 75° | 61° | 68° | 0.1" | — |
| 1977 | 74° | 43° | 58° | — | — |
| 1976 | 67° | 32° | 49° | — | — |
| 1975 | 63° | 45° | 54° | 0.99" | — |
| 1974 | 66° | 46° | 56° | 0.23" | — |
| 1973 | 69° | 46° | 58° | 0.23" | — |
| 1972 | 72° | 40° | 56° | — | — |
| 1971 | 60° | 33° | 47° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON