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Madison, WI Weather on April 11
April 11th in Madison, WI typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 57°F and lows near 33°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest April 11th was in 1977 (71°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (26°F) — a 45°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 42% of recorded April 11th dates, with snow falling 5% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 1.5"). The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on April 11
Planning for April 11th in Madison, WI? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
April 11 Weather Records for Madison
- •The all-time record high for April 11th in Madison, WI is 83°F, set in 1977.
- •The coldest April 11th on record dropped to 14°F in 1973.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on April 11th in 29 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), April 11th was 16°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest April 11 ever in Madison?
The warmest April 11 in Madison, WI reached 83°F in 1977. That is 26°F above the long-term average high of 57°F.
What was the coldest April 11 ever in Madison?
The coldest April 11 in Madison, WI dropped to 14°F in 1973. That is 19°F below the long-term average low of 33°F.
What is the average temperature on April 11 in Madison?
On April 11, Madison averages a high of 57°F and a low of 33°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from UW ARBORETUM - MADISON.
How many years of weather data are available for April 11 in Madison?
We have 55 years of weather records for April 11 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.
April 11 Weather History in Madison
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 72°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 73°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 61°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 53°F | 49°F | 2.77" | -- |
| 2020 | 55°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 38°F | 32°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 2018 | 43°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 74°F | 38°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2016 | 48°F | 36°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2015 | 54°F | 34°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2014 | 64°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 37°F | 32°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 2012 | 45°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 82°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 68°F | 43°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2009 | 52°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 45°F | 36°F | 5.38" | -- |
| 2007 | 50°F | 20°F | 1.07" | 1.5" |
| 2006 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 50°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 63°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 64°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 63°F | 42°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2000 | 38°F | 28°F | 0.13" | 1" |
| 1999 | 55°F | 41°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1998 | 60°F | 25°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1997 | 42°F | 22°F | 0.15" | 0.5" |
| 1996 | 63°F | 24°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 35°F | 30°F | 1.7" | -- |
| 1994 | 58°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 62°F | 32°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1992 | 41°F | 33°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1991 | 55°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 50°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 42°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 78°F | 38°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1987 | 65°F | 42°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1986 | 63°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 60°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 64°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 42°F | 34°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1982 | 43°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 73°F | 50°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1980 | 39°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 48°F | 29°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 49°F | 37°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1977 | 83°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 70°F | 25°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1975 | 43°F | 18°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 60°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 38°F | 14°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 66°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 73°F | 45°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.