Weather on May 2
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
40°F
Warmest
1992
75°F avg
Coldest
1978
40°F avg
About This Date
May 2nd in Madison, WI typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 64°F and lows near 40°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 1992 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (40°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 9.5" of rain. The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 2nd in Madison, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54° | 46° | 50° | 0.18" | — |
| 2024 | 74° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 2023 | 54° | 38° | 46° | 0.18" | — |
| 2022 | 49° | 44° | 46° | — | — |
| 2021 | 89° | 51° | 70° | — | — |
| 2020 | 74° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2019 | 51° | 42° | 47° | 0.03" | — |
| 2018 | 80° | 60° | 70° | 2.54" | — |
| 2017 | 53° | 38° | 45° | 0.86" | — |
| 2016 | 57° | 39° | 48° | — | — |
| 2015 | 70° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 2014 | 51° | 39° | 45° | 0.1" | — |
| 2013 | 80° | 42° | 61° | — | — |
| 2012 | 65° | 43° | 54° | 0.84" | — |
| 2011 | 55° | 33° | 44° | — | — |
| 2010 | 71° | 53° | 62° | — | — |
| 2009 | 60° | 43° | 51° | — | — |
| 2008 | 71° | 44° | 58° | 0.36" | — |
| 2007 | 76° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 2006 | 62° | 49° | 55° | 1.27" | — |
| 2005 | 50° | 32° | 41° | 0.05" | — |
| 2004 | 56° | 33° | 44° | 0.28" | — |
| 2003 | 64° | 41° | 53° | 0.05" | — |
| 2002 | 56° | 37° | 46° | 1.24" | — |
| 2001 | 81° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2000 | 74° | 41° | 57° | 9.5" | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 33° | 55° | — | — |
| 1998 | 67° | 51° | 59° | 0.64" | — |
| 1997 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 1996 | 56° | 31° | 43° | — | — |
| 1995 | 55° | 40° | 47° | — | — |
| 1994 | 57° | 27° | 42° | 2.24" | — |
| 1993 | 64° | 49° | 56° | 1.78" | — |
| 1992warmest | 87° | 62° | 75° | — | — |
| 1991 | 54° | 35° | 44° | — | — |
| 1990 | 58° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 1989 | 59° | 34° | 46° | — | — |
| 1988 | 75° | 32° | 54° | — | — |
| 1987 | 66° | 46° | 56° | 3.43" | — |
| 1986 | 58° | 39° | 48° | — | — |
| 1985 | 65° | 31° | 48° | — | — |
| 1984 | 56° | 27° | 41° | — | — |
| 1983 | 56° | 34° | 45° | 0.13" | — |
| 1982 | 72° | 34° | 53° | — | — |
| 1981 | 58° | 26° | 42° | — | — |
| 1980 | 69° | 36° | 52° | — | — |
| 1979 | 58° | 35° | 46° | — | — |
| 1978coldest | 58° | 23° | 40° | — | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 1976 | 61° | 32° | 46° | — | — |
| 1975 | 65° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 1974 | 66° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
| 1973 | 73° | 45° | 59° | 2.46" | — |
| 1972 | 70° | 37° | 53° | 0.64" | — |
| 1971 | 57° | 37° | 47° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON