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Weather in Madison, Wisconsin for January 2026

Your guide to Madison weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Madison in January is quite snowy, averaging 12 snowy days.
    According to Madison snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected at the beginning of January. The first snowfall for January is expected in Sunday, January 4.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Madison predicts a temperature of -1.2 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Madison at the beginning of January is -2.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of -0.7 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
12
Snow days
Average temperatures
-2°/-8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
21 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Madison Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
-6°
2
Sunny
-7°
3
Sunny
-2°
4
Heavy snow
-2°
5
Light snow
-1°
6
Light snow
-1°
7
Overcast
-1°
8
Sunny
-2°
9
Overcast
1°
10
Overcast
1°
11
Overcast
1°
12
Light freezing rain
0°
13
Cloudy
-4°
14
Sunny
-6°
15
Overcast
-5°
16
Cloudy
-3°
17
Patchy rain possible
-2°
18
Light freezing rain
-3°
19
Light freezing rain
-8°
20
Light freezing rain
-9°
21
Overcast
-7°
22
Light freezing rain
-2°
23
Overcast
-2°
24
Overcast
-1°
25
Patchy moderate snow
0°
26
Light freezing rain
-0°
27
Light freezing rain
0°
28
Patchy moderate snow
-2°
29
Light freezing rain
-2°
30
Overcast
-1°
31
Cloudy
0°

Temperatures trend during January in Madison

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January weather in Madison day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 -6° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 -7° /-12° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 4 Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -2° /-5° 2.1 mm 1.5 cm
Jan. 5 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-6° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 8 Sunny
Sunny
 -2° /-6° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 9 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-6° 6.2 mm 2.5 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-5° 0.7 mm 0.5 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-6° 0.5 mm 0.4 cm
Jan. 12 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-4° 7.8 mm 1 cm
Jan. 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-11° 1.7 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 -6° /-14° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-14° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Cloudy
Cloudy
 -3° /-11° 3.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 17 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 -2° /-9° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 18 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -3° /-12° 1.4 mm 1 cm
Jan. 19 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -8° /-13° 2.9 mm 2 cm
Jan. 20 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -9° /-16° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-10° 0.7 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 23 Overcast
Overcast
 -2° /-7° 4.2 mm 2.3 cm
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-8° 2.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 0° /-4° 3.7 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 26 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-7° 3.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-7° 0.3 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 -2° /-7° 2.1 mm 1.2 cm
Jan. 29 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-8° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-8° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 31 Cloudy
Cloudy
 0° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Madison in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Madison forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Madison in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Madison during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Madison during January?
In January, Madison can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 47.1 mm across approximately 4 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in Madison in January 2026?
Madison experiences an average snowfall of 11.77 cm during January, occurring over 12 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Madison during January?
The average wind speed in Madison during January is 21 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Madison snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Madison’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Madison sees 12 snowy days during January, with approximately 11.8 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Madison

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Madisons January weather 💧
Typically, Madison has 4 rainy days in January with a total of 47.1 mm of rainfall.

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