Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Madison Dane Rgnl, WI Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 37.1"
- Annual precip
- 162d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Madison Dane Rgnl
Madison Dane Rgnl, Wisconsin averages 47°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 37.1"
- annual precipitation · 52" snow
- 162 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
37.1"
Annual Snow
51.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.1"
Plus 51.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Madison Dane Rgnl) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Madison Dane Rgnl area.
How Madison Dane Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Madison Dane Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Madison Dane Rgnl
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Madison Dane Rgnl's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5" | 13.7" | 29.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 31°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5" | 12.8" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3" | 7.0" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8" | 2.6" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.1" | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8" | 0.6" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2" | 3.0" | 19.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6" | 12.0" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.5"
Snow: 13.7"
10.6 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
Snow: 12.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 2.3"
Snow: 7.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 2.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
Snow: 0.1"
12.7 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 4.5"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 4.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 3.4"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
November 2.2"
Snow: 3.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
Snow: 12.0"
10.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
162 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,138
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
627
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73% | 7.8 | 37% | 43% |
| February | 70% | 8.5 | 34% | 42% |
| March | 63% | 9.3 | 34% | 37% |
| April | 61% | 8.8 | 34% | 30% |
| May | 67% | 7.1 | 37% | 22% |
| June | 69% | 6.5 | 42% | 14% |
| July | 72% | 5.8 | 43% | 14% |
| August | 74% | 6.1 | 46% | 16% |
| September | 71% | 7.1 | 43% | 23% |
| October | 69% | 8.1 | 41% | 38% |
| November | 74% | 8.0 | 37% | 45% |
| December | 76% | 7.9 | 34% | 45% |
What Madison Dane Rgnl's climate means for you
Madison Dane Rgnl runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 162 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,138 heating and 627 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Madison Dane Rgnl, WI
Based on station USW00014837 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Madison Dane Rgnl, Wisconsin averages 47°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Madison Dane Rgnl sees about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year, with 51.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 162 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 1 and the first fall freeze near October 10. On the energy side, 7,138 heating degree days and 627 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Madison Dane Rgnl scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Madison Dane Rgnl, WI? ▼
The average annual temperature in Madison Dane Rgnl, Wisconsin is 47°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Madison Dane Rgnl get? ▼
Madison Dane Rgnl receives 37.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Madison Dane Rgnl? ▼
Madison Dane Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Madison Dane Rgnl? ▼
Madison Dane Rgnl has approximately 162 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 1 and the first fall freeze around October 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Madison Dane Rgnl? ▼
Madison Dane Rgnl has 7,138 heating degree days and 627 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Madison Dane Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014837 near Madison Dane Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014837. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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