Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Madison, NE Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 28.2"
- Annual precip
- 159d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Madison
Madison, Nebraska averages 49°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 28.2"
- annual precipitation
- 159 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
28.2"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
28.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Madison) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Madison area.
How Madison compares to every U.S. city
Madison's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Madison
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Madison, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9" | 11.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2" | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 7.6 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5" | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6" | 9.7 | 0.2 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.6"
4.0 days with precipitation
February 0.7"
4.3 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
5.2 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 4.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
June 4.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
July 3.1"
8.6 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 2.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
6.3 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
3.5 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
159 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,810
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
836
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Madison's climate means for you
Madison runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 159 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,810 heating and 836 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, NE
Madison, Nebraska runs an annual average of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 37°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00255080, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Madison should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 28.2 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 159 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 6. And on the energy front, 6,810 heating degree days and 836 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 scores 64/100 (Good), 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, NE? ▼
The average annual temperature in Madison, Nebraska is 49°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Madison get? ▼
Madison receives 28.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Madison? ▼
Madison has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Madison? ▼
Madison has approximately 159 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Madison? ▼
Madison has 6,810 heating degree days and 836 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00255080 near Madison.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00255080. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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