Weather in Madison in January
In an average January, Madison sees a daily high around 25°F and a low around 8°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 25°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 9°F to 37°F |
| Average low | 8°F |
| Typical low range | -11°F to 25°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
51°F
1996-01-18
Lowest
-17°F
1994-01-18
Low
Highest
34°F
1988-01-30
Lowest
-42°F
2019-01-31
Feels-like
Highest
25°F
2024-01-26
Lowest
-85°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
6.9 g/m³
2026-01-08
Lowest
0.3 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
37 mph
2008-01-29
Lowest
4 mph
2020-01-29
Precip
Wettest
2.77 in
2005
Driest
0.11 in
2025
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