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Madison, WI Weather on May 26
May 26th in Madison, WI typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 49°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2014 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (46°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 3.66" of rain. The last decade has been 9.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Madison, WI? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Madison
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Madison, WI is 89°F, set in 2012.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 29°F in 1983.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on May 26th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 19°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Madison?
The warmest May 26 in Madison, WI reached 89°F in 2012. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 72°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Madison?
The coldest May 26 in Madison, WI dropped to 29°F in 1983. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 49°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Madison?
On May 26, Madison averages a high of 72°F and a low of 49°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Madison?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Madison, WI, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 26 Weather History in Madison
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 75°F | 51°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2023 | 71°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 65°F | 52°F | 3.66" | -- |
| 2021 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 72°F | 50°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2016 | 83°F | 58°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2015 | 76°F | 65°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2014 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 60°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 89°F | 54°F | 1.35" | -- |
| 2011 | 51°F | 46°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 2010 | 85°F | 61°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2009 | 73°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 63°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 2007 | 68°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 73°F | 61°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2005 | 70°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 67°F | 45°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2003 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 55°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 63°F | 39°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2000 | 78°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 66°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 60°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | -- | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 68°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 74°F | 46°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1993 | 66°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 53°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 80°F | 64°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1990 | 60°F | 53°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 75°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 63°F | 49°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1986 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 76°F | 44°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1983 | 63°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 57°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 74°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 85°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 68°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 88°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 69°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 67°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 61°F | 43°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 53°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: UW ARBORETUM - MADISON
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Madison, WI, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.