Weather in Madison in January
In an average January, Madison sees a daily high around 28°F and a low around 14°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°F to 41°F |
| Average low | 14°F |
| Typical low range | -5°F to 30°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
57°F
1989-01-31
Lowest
-8°F
1985-01-20
Low
Highest
43°F
2007-01-05
Lowest
-26°F
2019-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
36°F
2007-01-05
Lowest
-55°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
7.8 g/m³
1997-01-04
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1990-01-11
Lowest
4 mph
1982-01-14
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1996-01-18
Lowest
8 mph
2000-01-28
Precip
Wettest
3.49 in
1996
Driest
0.15 in
2025
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