Weather in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in October
In an average October, Madison sees a daily high around 60°F and a low around 40°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 60°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 48°F to 73°F |
| Average low | 40°F |
| Typical low range | 29°F to 50°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
October records
The most extreme October on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total October accumulation.
High
Highest
87°F
2025-10-03
Lowest
32°F
2019-10-31
Low
Highest
68°F
2005-10-03
Lowest
19°F
2019-10-31
Feels-like
Highest
96°F
2023-10-01
Lowest
2°F
2019-10-31
Humidity
Highest
19.0 g/m³
2019-10-01
Lowest
2.4 g/m³
1988-10-29
Wind
Highest
37 mph
2010-10-27
Lowest
5 mph
2005-10-12
Precip
Wettest
7.49 in
1984
Driest
0.65 in
2005
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