Madison, WI
Wisconsin · Records since 1869–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1941
+16° from 80° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1967
-21° from 60° normalAll-Time Records — Madison
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 2 | 95°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 11, 1881 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 11, 1874 |
| 8 | 92°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 9 | 91°F | August 11, 1993 |
| 10 | 91°F | August 11, 1943 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 39°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 2 | 42°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 3 | 43°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 4 | 45°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 5 | 45°F | August 11, 1954 |
Heat Wave Summary — Madison
threshold: 89°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date127 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1870–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Madison
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 9, 1901 – Jul 27, 1901 | 19 | 104°F (Jul 21) | 95°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 13 | 107°F (Jul 14) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 3 | Jun 27, 2012 – Jul 9, 2012 | 13 | 104°F (Jul 5) | 96°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Aug 25, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 10 | 100°F (Aug 31) | 96°F | 66°F |
| 5 | Jul 27, 1988 – Aug 4, 1988 | 9 | 101°F (Aug 1) | 95°F | 68°F |
| 6 | Jun 30, 1955 – Jul 8, 1955 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 4) | 93°F | 68°F |
| 7 | Jul 2, 1989 – Jul 10, 1989 | 9 | 97°F (Jul 9) | 92°F | 63°F |
| 8 | Jun 17, 1995 – Jun 25, 1995 | 9 | 96°F (Jun 20) | 93°F | 65°F |
| 9 | Jun 29, 1921 – Jul 7, 1921 | 9 | 93°F (Jul 4) | 91°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Aug 14, 1955 – Aug 21, 1955 | 8 | 101°F (Aug 21) | 96°F | 65°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
37th-warmest month on record
29th-warmest July of 158 on record
+2.5° vs. 72.0° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 13–17, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2020 (6 years). The July record is 15 days, set in 1901.
95°F Milestone
Madison reached 97°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2023 (3 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1869–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1901 | 79.8°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 79.4°F |
| 3 | 1936 | 78.7°F |
| 4 | 1916 | 78.1°F |
| 5 | 1921 | 78.1°F |
| 6 | 1955 | 78.1°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 76.6°F |
| 8 | 1874 | 76.4°F |
| 9 | 1935 | 76.3°F |
| 10 | 1931 | 75.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1901 | 79.8°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 79.4°F |
| 3 | July 1936 | 78.7°F |
| 4 | July 1916 | 78.1°F |
| 5 | July 1921 | 78.1°F |
| 6 | July 1955 | 78.1°F |
| 7 | August 1995 | 76.9°F |
| 8 | July 2011 | 76.6°F |
| 9 | July 1874 | 76.4°F |
| 10 | July 1935 | 76.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | 74.5°F | 29th of 158 |
| Rockford, IL | 74.9°F | 46th of 128 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 75.0°F | 15th of 156 |
| Dubuque, IA | 75.3°F | 41st of 151 |
| La Crosse, WI | 76.4°F | 20th of 154 |