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

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 high70°F
Typical high range58°F to 82°F
Average low50°F
Typical low range39°F to 61°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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