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 high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 73°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 60°F |
| Typical low range | 53°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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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