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

Weather in Madison in October

In an average October, Madison sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 43°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high60°F
Typical high range49°F to 73°F
Average low43°F
Typical low range32°F to 55°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

October records

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

High

Highest 86°F 2025-10-03
Lowest 31°F 1996-10-31

Low

Highest 71°F 2019-10-01
Lowest 15°F 1988-10-30

Feels-like

Highest 97°F 2018-10-03
Lowest 7°F 1988-10-30

Humidity

Highest 18.0 g/m³ 2005-10-03
Lowest 2.0 g/m³ 1996-10-31

Wind

Highest 29 mph 2010-10-27
Lowest 4 mph 2007-10-13

Gust

Highest 58 mph 2010-10-27
Lowest 8 mph 2018-10-27

Precip

Wettest 5.68 in 2012
Driest 0.86 in 2000

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