Current Weather and Forecast in Madison, WI

Wisconsin, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 22:30
52°
Clear Feels like 49° · High 66° / Low 44°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
84%
0 Low
Updated 5 hours ago

Madison hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 66°F (19°C) is about 6°F (3°C) above the typical October high of 60°F (15°C).

Now
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7:00 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
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6:30 PM
Sunset
7 PM
17%
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9 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
49°
Wind
6 mph
SSE · gusts 7 mph
Humidity
84%
Pressure
30.17 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
5% chance today

Madison weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Madison looks sunny, with a high of 68° and an overnight low of 47°. Rain is unlikely (7% chance). Winds top out near 18 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
68° / 47°
Precipitation
7%
Sunrise / sunset
07:00 AM / 06:30 PM

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Madison 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 66° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 68° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 73° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Overcast
High 65° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 68° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 70° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 73° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 10%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 74° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 78° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 17%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 73° Low 60°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 60° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 50%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 54° Low 48°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 48° Low 35°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 52° Low 32°
Chance of precipitation: 7%

About the weather in Madison

Madison has a humid continental climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 14°. May brings the most rain, on about 13 days, while July is the sunniest, with 12.3 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 117 days.

Madison climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the coldest month in Madison?
January, with highs of 28°F (-2°C) and lows near 14°F (-10°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -28°F (-33°C).
What is the best month to go to Madison?
The best time to visit Madison is generally June to October, when these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 75°F (24°C), with rain on about 10 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
Is there snow in Madison?
Yes - about 21 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through April.
When is Madison at its hottest?
July, averaging 81°F (27°C) by day and 65°F (18°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 97°F (36°C).
Which month is wettest in Madison?
May, at 4.2 inches (106 mm) over about 13 days. February is the driest month, at 1.6 inches (41 mm).
How many rainy days does Madison get in a year?
About 117 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 36.7 inches (932 mm). That works out at roughly 8.0 mm on an average wet day.