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

Weather in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in March

In an average March, Madison sees a daily high around 44°F and a low around 25°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high44°F
Typical high range31°F to 59°F
Average low25°F
Typical low range13°F to 35°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

March records

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

High

Highest 78°F 2012-03-21
Lowest 4°F 2014-03-02

Low

Highest 61°F 2012-03-21
Lowest -18°F 2019-03-04

Feels-like

Highest 78°F 2012-03-21
Lowest -45°F 2019-03-04

Humidity

Highest 14.5 g/m³ 2012-03-22
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 2014-03-02

Wind

Highest 44 mph 2026-03-13
Lowest 4 mph 2005-03-24

Precip

Wettest 5.50 in 2009
Driest 0.52 in 1981

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