Madison weather, reported by Maple
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What Madison weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Madison's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F / -3°C | 11.8°F / -11°C | Caution — coats & short walks |
| February | 31.2°F / 0°C | 14.9°F / -9°C | Caution — coats & short walks |
| March | 43.6°F / 6°C | 25.1°F / -4°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| April | 56.9°F / 14°C | 35.8°F / 2°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 69°F / 21°C | 47.1°F / 8°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 78.6°F / 26°C | 57.4°F / 14°C | Caution — shade & water |
| July | 82.1°F / 28°C | 61.6°F / 16°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 79.9°F / 27°C | 59.5°F / 15°C | Caution — shade & water |
| September | 72.9°F / 23°C | 51°F / 11°C | Fine for most dogs |
| October | 59.6°F / 15°C | 39.8°F / 4°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 44.8°F / 7°C | 28.7°F / -2°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| December | 32.3°F / 0°C | 18.2°F / -8°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 107°F / 42°C (July, records since 1869) · Record low: -37°F / -38°C (January, records since 1869) · Average snowfall: 51.8″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Dane County Regional Airport, Madison).
Madison weather facts every pet owner should know
- Madison averages 51.8 inches of snow a year, and January alone delivers 13.7 inches, so budget for booties and paw balm through road-salt season.
- January highs average just 27F with overnight lows near 11.8F, cold enough that small and senior dogs need a coat even for quick potty breaks.
- Summers stay very walkable: July, the warmest month, averages a high of 82.1F, so mornings and evenings are comfortable for most dogs.
- Madison sits on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona, giving dogs miles of lakeshore paths, though thin early-winter lake ice is a real hazard for off-leash pets.
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