Weather in Madison, SD
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 57042
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 77% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 48°F with winds near 14 mph.
56°F, 34% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 77%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Madison
South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.
Madison is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.01°N latitude and 97.11°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Madison weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 54°F in Madison, SD. Today's high is 60°F with a 94% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Madison
Sunrise is at 07:20 AM and sunset is at 07:19 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 71°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 27%.