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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Madison in August

In an average August, Madison sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 62°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high80°F
Typical high range73°F to 87°F
Average low62°F
Typical low range54°F to 70°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 99°F 1988-08-17
Lowest 60°F 2004-08-11

Low

Highest 79°F 2006-08-02
Lowest 41°F 1986-08-28

Feels-like

Highest 138°F 2023-08-23
Lowest 35°F 1986-08-28

Humidity

Highest 23.5 g/m³ 2023-08-23
Lowest 6.3 g/m³ 2004-08-21

Wind

Highest 20 mph 2015-08-02
Lowest 3 mph 1989-08-01

Gust

Highest 46 mph 2015-08-02
Lowest 8 mph 2000-08-24

Precip

Wettest 11.61 in 2007
Driest 1.23 in 2003

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