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

Weather in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in August

In an average August, Madison sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high80°F
Typical high range73°F to 87°F
Average low60°F
Typical low range53°F to 68°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 104°F 1988-08-16
Lowest 59°F 2004-08-11

Low

Highest 78°F 1988-08-03
Lowest 39°F 1986-08-28

Feels-like

Highest 142°F 2023-08-23
Lowest 33°F 1986-08-28

Humidity

Highest 22.9 g/m³ 2011-08-02
Lowest 6.4 g/m³ 1986-08-28

Wind

Highest 25 mph 2015-08-02
Lowest 4 mph 1998-08-31

Precip

Wettest 14.53 in 2007
Driest 1.38 in 2003

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