Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Madison features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 5 °C (40 °F) and 26 °C (80 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -16 °C (4 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (99 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1207 mm (47.5 inches) and receives 123 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Madison enjoys an average of 3077 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 42 minutes to 14 hours 35 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Madison are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 26 °C (75 - 80 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 5 to 7 °C (40 - 46 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Madison experiences 128 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 47 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 23°C (73°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
| Mean maximum | 20°C (68°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Average high | 9°C (49°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (40°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
| Average low | 0°C (33°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
| Mean minimum | -10°C (14°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
| Minimum | -16°C (4°F) |
-8°C (19°F) |
-6°C (21°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Madison, North Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Madison usually has the most precipitation in April, May and September, with an average of 10 rainy days and 126 mm (5.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Madison are January, March and July. On average, 76 mm (3.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 76 (3.0) | 109 (4.3) | 77 (3.0) | 128 (5.0) | 127 (5.0) | 87 (3.4) | 75 (2.9) | 104 (4.1) | 124 (4.9) | 119 (4.7) | 79 (3.1) | 100 (3.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
The sunniest months in Madison are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 41 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Madison: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 47 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 154 | 177 | 246 | 275 | 295 | 318 | 351 | 312 | 274 | 252 | 223 | 194 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 58m | 10h 51m | 11h 59m | 13h 8m | 14h 6m | 14h 35m | 14h 19m | 13h 28m | 12h 21m | 11h 12m | 10h 12m | 9h 42m |
Madison experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Madison UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Madison. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Madison's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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