Weather on August 26
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
59°F
Warmest
2003
83°F avg
Coldest
2025
57°F avg
About This Date
August 26th in Madison, WI typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 59°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2003 (83°F average), while the coldest was 2025 (57°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 6.86" of rain. The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 26th in Madison, WI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025coldest | 70° | 44° | 57° | — | — |
| 2024 | 90° | 72° | 81° | — | — |
| 2023 | 84° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 2022 | 81° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 2021 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2020 | 91° | 71° | 81° | — | — |
| 2019 | 73° | 62° | 68° | 1.32" | — |
| 2018 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2017 | 71° | 52° | 61° | — | — |
| 2016 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 2015 | 69° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
| 2014 | 77° | 67° | 72° | 3.51" | — |
| 2013 | 88° | 68° | 78° | — | — |
| 2012 | 89° | 66° | 78° | 0.28" | — |
| 2011 | 81° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2010 | 80° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 2009 | 82° | 61° | 71° | 0.1" | — |
| 2008 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 2007 | 77° | 52° | 64° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 77° | 66° | 72° | 2.03" | — |
| 2005 | 78° | 57° | 68° | — | — |
| 2004 | 76° | 66° | 71° | — | — |
| 2003warmest | 96° | 70° | 83° | 0.08" | — |
| 2002 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 2001 | 75° | 61° | 68° | 3.81" | — |
| 2000 | 83° | 60° | 71° | 1.98" | — |
| 1999 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 1998 | 82° | 52° | 67° | — | — |
| 1997 | 76° | 51° | 63° | — | — |
| 1996 | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1995 | 90° | 60° | 75° | — | — |
| 1994 | 90° | 63° | 76° | 0.25" | — |
| 1993 | 92° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 1992 | 89° | 57° | 73° | 3.89" | — |
| 1991 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1989 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 1988 | 80° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 1987 | 68° | 56° | 62° | 1.35" | — |
| 1986 | 84° | 60° | 72° | 2.29" | — |
| 1985 | 74° | 59° | 66° | 1.07" | — |
| 1984 | 76° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 1983 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 2.08" | — |
| 1982 | 75° | 59° | 67° | — | — |
| 1981 | 83° | 60° | 71° | 0.48" | — |
| 1980 | 85° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
| 1979 | 81° | 52° | 66° | — | — |
| 1978 | 76° | 63° | 69° | — | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 54° | 64° | 0.05" | — |
| 1976 | 88° | 52° | 70° | 0.91" | — |
| 1975 | 76° | 55° | 65° | — | — |
| 1974 | 81° | 65° | 73° | — | — |
| 1973 | 85° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1972 | 80° | 59° | 70° | 6.86" | — |
| 1971 | 77° | 55° | 66° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON