Wisconsin is a state in the Great Lakes region, and like many states, has four distinct seasons. Madison is a city located in south central Wisconsin, and according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, has a climate classification of humid continental. The average annual high temperature is 55.8 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual low is 36.4.
According to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office, average temperatures for Madison in the fall range between 35.5 and 60.7. In winter, the average Madison temperature is usually between 17.3 to 23.
Spring temperatures for Madison average between 33.7 and 57.7. Summer, like many states, is the warmest season in Madison, with average temperatures falling between 67 and 69.1.
The Weather Channel website reports that the warmest month in Madison is July, with January being the coldest. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 108 degrees in 1988, and the coldest temperature ever recorded was -38 degrees in 1996.
