Historical Weather in Madison, WI
See 55+ years of weather history for any date in Madison going back to 1970.
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Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Madison, WI, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 83°F / Low: 60°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 26°F / Low: 9°F
Jan
26°/ 9°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 1.5"
Feb
31°/ 13°
💧 4.7"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
44°/ 24°
💧 6.4"
❄️ 1.5"
Apr
57°/ 35°
💧 8.0"
❄️ 1.6"
May
69°/ 46°
💧 8.4"
❄️ 1.0"
Jun
79°/ 56°
💧 11.1"
Jul
83°/ 60°
💧 11.9"
Aug
80°/ 58°
💧 11.1"
Sep
73°/ 50°
💧 9.6"
Oct
61°/ 39°
💧 7.1"
❄️ 1.0"
Nov
45°/ 27°
💧 6.6"
❄️ 1.2"
Dec
32°/ 16°
💧 5.1"
❄️ 1.7"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Madison Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in Madison, WI is 108°F, set on August 2, 1988.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in Madison, WI is -38°F, set on February 3, 1996.
- Data Coverage: Based on 56 years of data from NOAA weather station: UW ARBORETUM - MADISON.
All-Time Record High
108°F
August 2, 1988
All-Time Record Low
-38°F
February 3, 1996
Monthly Temperature Records in Madison
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F(2025) | -36°F(1994) |
| February | 73°F(2024) | -38°F(1996) |
| March | 83°F(2012) | -16°F(2014) |
| April | 95°F(1980) | -5°F(1982) |
| May | 98°F(2018) | 19°F(2005) |
| June | 104°F(1988) | 29°F(1977) |
| July | 104°F(1976) | 36°F(1972) |
| August | 108°F(1988) | 32°F(1979) |
| September | 99°F(1978) | 19°F(1989) |
| October | 93°F(1976) | 7°F(1988) |
| November | 77°F(1999) | -14°F(1976) |
| December | 69°F(2021) | -29°F(1989) |
Madison Snow RecordsSee the top 10 snowiest days ever recorded
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