Madison, WI All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Madison, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | July 10, 1976 and July 5, 2012 |
| Record Low | -36.9°F (-38°C) | January 30, 1951 |
| Lowest High | -14°F (-26°C) | February 2, 1996 |
| Highest Low | 82.9°F (28°C) | July 14, 1995 |
| Highest Mean | 92°F (33°C) | July 10, 1976 |
| Lowest Mean | -20°F (-29°C) | January 18, 1994 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 4.51" (114.6 mm) | June 17, 1996 |
| Max in One Month | 15.18" (385.5 mm) | August 2007 |
| Least in One Month | 0.06" (1.6 mm) | October 1952 |
| Max in One Year | 50.66" (1286.8 mm) | 2018 |
| Least in One Year | 20.83" (529.0 mm) | 1943 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 17.3" (43.9 cm) | December 3, 1990 |
| Max in One Month | 40.5" (102.8 cm) | December 2008 |
| Max in One Season | 101.6" (258.0 cm) | 2007-08 |
| Max in One Year | 111.4" (282.9 cm) | 2008 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | October 6, 1964 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.5" (1.3 cm) | October 6, 1964 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 16, 1940 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | May 16, 1940 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | October 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | October 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | October 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at MADISON DANE CO RGNL AP (6 mi from Madison, WI). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Madison, WI?
The all-time record high in Madison, WI is 104°F (40°C), set on July 10, 1976 and July 5, 2012.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Madison, WI?
The all-time record low in Madison, WI is -36.9°F (-38°C), set on January 30, 1951.
What is the most rain Madison, WI has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Madison, WI is 4.51 inches, on June 17, 1996.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Madison, WI?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Madison, WI is 17.3 inches, on December 3, 1990.
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