Madison, WI Weather & Growing Conditions
Tonight
59°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 59°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph E | 99% |
| Saturday | 70°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SE | 97% |
| Saturday Night | 57°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NE | 75% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NE | 29% |
| Sunday Night | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 6% |
| Monday | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 30% |
| Monday Night | 48°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 30% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NE | 22% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 48°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 6% |
| Friday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Madison, WI
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 10
Growing season
160 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap, Wi (0.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.