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 high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 62°F |
| Typical low range | 54°F to 70°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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