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 high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 49°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 43°F |
| Typical low range | 32°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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