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Madison, WI Weather on July 17
July 17th in Madison, WI typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 17th was in 2012 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (57°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 22% of July 17th dates historically, with the wettest July 17th recording 5.08" of rain. The last decade has been 3.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on July 17
Planning for July 17th in Madison, WI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
July 17 Weather Records for Madison
- •The all-time record high for July 17th in Madison, WI is 98°F, set in 2012.
- •The coldest July 17th on record dropped to 41°F in 1976.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on July 17th in 11 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest July 17 ever in Madison?
The warmest July 17 in Madison, WI reached 98°F in 2012. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 85°F.
What was the coldest July 17 ever in Madison?
The coldest July 17 in Madison, WI dropped to 41°F in 1976. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.
What is the average temperature on July 17 in Madison?
On July 17, Madison averages a high of 85°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON.
How many years of weather data are available for July 17 in Madison?
We have 55 years of weather records for July 17 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.
July 17 Weather History in Madison
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85°F | 58°F | 2.41" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 81°F | 53°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2022 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 80°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 90°F | 68°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2018 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 79°F | 61°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 2015 | 73°F | 61°F | 1.55" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 90°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 98°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 91°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 92°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 78°F | 61°F | 1.37" | -- |
| 2003 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 85°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 91°F | 68°F | 5.08" | -- |
| 1998 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 90°F | 65°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 1996 | 87°F | 60°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 55°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 87°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 85°F | 62°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 1987 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 84°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 92°F | 71°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1982 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 91°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 89°F | 58°F | 3.68" | -- |
| 1976 | 74°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 86°F | 58°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.