Weather on August 29
Madison, WI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
56°F
Warmest
2021
83°F avg
Coldest
1986
54°F avg
About This Date
August 29th in Madison, WI typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 56°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 29th was in 2021 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (54°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 42% of August 29th dates historically, with the wettest August 29th recording 5" of rain. The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 29th in Madison, WI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 2024 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 2023 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 2022 | 83° | 66° | 74° | 0.51" | — |
| 2021warmest | 97° | 69° | 83° | — | — |
| 2020 | 91° | 64° | 78° | — | — |
| 2019 | 74° | 53° | 63° | — | — |
| 2018 | 83° | 60° | 71° | 3.28" | — |
| 2017 | 72° | 60° | 66° | 0.38" | — |
| 2016 | 80° | 63° | 71° | — | — |
| 2015 | 67° | 59° | 63° | 5" | — |
| 2014 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2013 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2012 | 84° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 2011 | 82° | 49° | 65° | — | — |
| 2010 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2009 | 74° | 53° | 63° | 0.97" | — |
| 2008 | 81° | 55° | 68° | 0.46" | — |
| 2007 | 90° | 68° | 79° | 0.08" | — |
| 2006 | 69° | 55° | 62° | 0.36" | — |
| 2005 | 81° | 53° | 67° | — | — |
| 2004 | 82° | 51° | 67° | 1.24" | — |
| 2003 | 91° | 55° | 73° | 0.53" | — |
| 2002 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 2001 | 81° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 2000 | 81° | 66° | 73° | — | — |
| 1999 | 88° | 56° | 72° | — | — |
| 1998 | 83° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
| 1997 | 80° | 48° | 64° | — | — |
| 1996 | 78° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 1995 | 84° | 66° | 75° | 2.21" | — |
| 1994 | 77° | 46° | 62° | — | — |
| 1993 | 80° | 60° | 70° | 0.08" | — |
| 1992 | 69° | 47° | 58° | 2.72" | — |
| 1991 | 97° | 64° | 80° | — | — |
| 1990 | 91° | 56° | 73° | — | — |
| 1989 | 79° | 65° | 72° | 1.73" | — |
| 1988 | 76° | 38° | 57° | — | — |
| 1987 | 70° | 48° | 59° | 1.7" | — |
| 1986coldest | 69° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 1985 | 82° | 50° | 66° | — | — |
| 1984 | 86° | 60° | 73° | — | — |
| 1983 | 82° | 58° | 70° | 1.17" | — |
| 1982 | 72° | 44° | 58° | 1.68" | — |
| 1981 | 77° | 61° | 69° | 0.41" | — |
| 1980 | 82° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 1979 | 80° | 55° | 68° | 0.58" | — |
| 1978 | 82° | 53° | 68° | 0.2" | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 51° | 63° | 0.79" | — |
| 1976 | 80° | 39° | 60° | — | — |
| 1975 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 1.42" | — |
| 1974 | 75° | 45° | 60° | — | — |
| 1973 | 92° | 67° | 79° | — | — |
| 1972 | 86° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 1971 | 84° | 54° | 69° | — | — |
55 years of data from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON