Weather on July 4
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
60°F
Warmest
2012
87°F avg
Coldest
1972
59°F avg
About This Date
July 4th in Madison, WI typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 4th was in 2012 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (59°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of July 4th dates historically, with the wettest July 4th recording 7.44" of rain. The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for July 4th in Madison, WI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89° | 66° | 78° | 1.5" | — |
| 2024 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2023 | 91° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 2022 | 88° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 2021 | 86° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 2020 | 91° | 65° | 78° | — | — |
| 2019 | 85° | 66° | 75° | 1.35" | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 70° | 77° | — | — |
| 2017 | 83° | 53° | 68° | — | — |
| 2016 | 77° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 53° | 64° | — | — |
| 2014 | 75° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 2013 | 71° | 56° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012warmest | 97° | 78° | 87° | — | — |
| 2011 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2010 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
| 2009 | 77° | 57° | 67° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 77° | 49° | 63° | — | — |
| 2007 | 82° | 65° | 73° | 1.07" | — |
| 2006 | 82° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 2005 | 78° | 54° | 66° | — | — |
| 2004 | 80° | 67° | 73° | 5.64" | — |
| 2003 | 89° | 66° | 78° | 0.91" | — |
| 2002 | 89° | 73° | 81° | — | — |
| 2001 | 81° | 66° | 73° | — | — |
| 2000 | 77° | 58° | 67° | 0.05" | — |
| 1999 | 87° | 74° | 80° | 0.25" | — |
| 1998 | 83° | 63° | 73° | 2.03" | — |
| 1997 | 65° | 53° | 59° | — | — |
| 1996 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1995 | 81° | 58° | 69° | — | — |
| 1994 | 82° | 53° | 68° | 0.51" | — |
| 1993 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1992 | 75° | 55° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 1991 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1990 | 90° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1989 | 96° | 66° | 81° | — | — |
| 1988 | 86° | 52° | 69° | — | — |
| 1987 | 85° | 52° | 68° | — | — |
| 1986 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1985 | 88° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1984 | 84° | 55° | 70° | — | — |
| 1983 | 87° | 62° | 75° | 1.35" | — |
| 1982 | 84° | 55° | 70° | — | — |
| 1981 | 83° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 1980 | 85° | — | — | 0.03" | — |
| 1979 | 84° | 56° | 70° | 0.69" | — |
| 1978 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1977 | 88° | 60° | 74° | 0.89" | — |
| 1976 | 80° | 42° | 61° | — | — |
| 1975 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 7.44" | — |
| 1974 | 90° | 67° | 78° | 0.23" | — |
| 1973 | 85° | 63° | 74° | 0.38" | — |
| 1972coldest | 76° | 43° | 59° | — | — |
| 1971 | 81° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON