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Weather on July 21

Madison, WI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
60°F
Warmest
2011
86°F avg
Coldest
2000
62°F avg

About This Date

July 21st in Madison, WI typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 21st was in 2011 (86°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (62°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of July 21st dates historically, with the wettest July 21st recording 9.6" 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 July 21st in Madison, WI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202577°53°65°
202483°60°71°
202382°56°69°
202283°66°74°
202187°64°76°
202079°61°70°
201990°67°78°0.64"
201874°66°70°1.14"
201787°64°76°
201686°60°73°
201580°56°68°
201480°60°70°
201385°59°72°
201284°62°73°
2011warmest97°75°86°
201084°67°75°
200977°52°64°
200886°70°78°
200777°48°63°
200680°64°72°
200583°65°74°0.99"
200486°70°78°
200382°63°72°
200288°70°79°1.27"
200189°71°80°
2000coldest75°49°62°0.13"
199978°66°72°0.84"
199887°63°75°1.85"
199786°63°74°1.3"
199674°52°63°
199583°55°69°
199481°60°70°
199380°51°66°
199278°54°66°
199194°55°74°9.6"
199083°56°69°
198977°58°67°
198877°58°67°1.14"
198796°64°80°1.24"
198686°57°72°
198586°56°71°
198487°64°76°0.51"
198397°70°83°
198282°54°68°
198182°62°72°
198086°53°70°
197956°
197886°61°73°5.56"
197792°63°77°3.76"
197687°59°73°0.18"
197586°55°71°
197481°46°63°
197373°62°68°0.03"
197291°70°80°
197187°59°73°
55 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

Madison, WI has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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

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