Weather on May 13
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
44°F
Warmest
2022
81°F avg
Coldest
1974
41°F avg
About This Date
May 13th in Madison, WI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 44°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 13th was in 2022 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (41°F) — a 40°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of May 13th dates historically, with the wettest May 13th recording 4.32" of rain. The last decade has been 7.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 7.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 13th in Madison, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 2024 | 84° | 56° | 70° | 0.3" | — |
| 2023 | 77° | 59° | 68° | 0.13" | — |
| 2022warmest | 94° | 69° | 81° | — | — |
| 2021 | 67° | 38° | 52° | — | — |
| 2020 | 62° | 30° | 46° | — | — |
| 2019 | 55° | 33° | 44° | — | — |
| 2018 | 55° | 42° | 49° | 2.92" | — |
| 2017 | 71° | 47° | 59° | — | — |
| 2016 | 69° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 2015 | 53° | 35° | 44° | — | — |
| 2014 | 77° | 53° | 65° | 2.92" | — |
| 2013 | 56° | 29° | 42° | — | — |
| 2012 | 67° | 41° | 54° | — | — |
| 2011 | 84° | 57° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 2010 | 48° | 43° | 45° | 3.3" | — |
| 2009 | 71° | 50° | 61° | 0.3" | — |
| 2008 | 62° | 34° | 48° | — | — |
| 2007 | 71° | 43° | 57° | 1.07" | — |
| 2006 | 46° | 37° | 42° | 2.03" | — |
| 2005 | 49° | 38° | 43° | 1.57" | — |
| 2004 | 83° | 65° | 74° | 0.13" | — |
| 2003 | 66° | 49° | 57° | — | — |
| 2002 | 48° | 42° | 45° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 63° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 2000 | 65° | 42° | 53° | 0.08" | — |
| 1999 | 63° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 1998 | 77° | 44° | 61° | 0.1" | — |
| 1997 | 61° | 32° | 46° | — | — |
| 1996 | 57° | 27° | 42° | — | — |
| 1995 | 73° | 49° | 61° | 0.33" | — |
| 1994 | 68° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 1993 | 80° | 35° | 58° | — | — |
| 1992 | 74° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 1991 | 90° | 62° | 76° | — | — |
| 1990 | 53° | 36° | 44° | 0.25" | — |
| 1989 | 70° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 1988 | 79° | 45° | 62° | 0.08" | — |
| 1987 | 73° | 33° | 53° | — | — |
| 1986 | 68° | 43° | 55° | — | — |
| 1985 | 70° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 1984 | 71° | 49° | 60° | 1.32" | — |
| 1983 | 72° | 53° | 62° | 0.05" | — |
| 1982 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 1981 | 64° | 44° | 54° | 0.03" | — |
| 1980 | 71° | 42° | 57° | 0.38" | — |
| 1979 | 64° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 1978 | 77° | 43° | 60° | 4.32" | — |
| 1977 | 81° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1976 | 69° | 37° | 53° | — | — |
| 1975 | 66° | 33° | 50° | 0.03" | — |
| 1974coldest | 52° | 30° | 41° | — | — |
| 1973 | 52° | 42° | 47° | — | — |
| 1972 | 76° | 52° | 64° | 0.66" | — |
| 1971 | 73° | 39° | 56° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON