Weather in Madison, WI
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 53702, 53703, 53704, 53705 + more
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
51°19% rain54°22% rain57°18% rain62°13% rain64°12% rain65°11% rain
66°8% rain67°11% rain66°8% rain65°13% rain65°16% rain
62°18% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Today vs yesterday in Madison
Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 22%).
It feels like 48°F with winds near 7 mph.
66°F, 8% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Current temperature is 51°F, wind 7 mph, rain chance up to 22%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Madison
Wisconsin has warm summers, cold winters and strong Great Lakes influence near Lakes Michigan and Superior. Lake-effect snow can be important in favored areas.
Madison is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.07°N latitude and 89.40°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
Overcast and 51°F in Madison, WI. Today's high is 67°F with a 14% rain chance. Winds are around 7 mph with gusts near 16 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 30.22 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Madison
Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 06:48 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 69°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 8%.