Weather in Madison in May
In an average May, Madison sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 58°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 39°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
41°F
2005-05-02
Low
Highest
73°F
2012-05-28
Lowest
28°F
1989-05-07
Feels-like
Highest
108°F
2018-05-27
Lowest
19°F
1989-05-06
Humidity
Highest
18.8 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
2.9 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
28 mph
1985-05-31
Lowest
4 mph
1981-05-09
Gust
Highest
58 mph
1985-05-31
Lowest
9 mph
1982-05-02
Precip
Wettest
7.76 in
2004
Driest
0.94 in
1992
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