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Madison weather in February

Average highs of 31°F, lows of 15°F and 1.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

February is Madison’s 11th warmest month, with average highs of 31°F and lows of 15°F. That is 4° warmer than January, and 25° below the yearly average high.

Average high
31°F
Average low
15°F
Precipitation
1.5 in
Wet days
10
Snow
12.8 in
Sunrise · sunset
6:55 AM · 5:27 PM

February across the year

  1. 27°12°Jan
  2. 31°15°Feb
  3. 44°25°Mar
  4. 57°36°Apr
  5. 69°47°May
  6. 79°57°Jun
  7. 82°62°Jul
  8. 80°60°Aug
  9. 73°51°Sep
  10. 60°40°Oct
  11. 45°29°Nov
  12. 32°18°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in February

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Snow is likely (about 13 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

February is good for

What’s on in Madison in February

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Madison

Sunset Over Madison
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George L. Mosse Humanities Building, University of Wisconsin, Park Street and State Street, Madison, WI
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The Madison Children's Museum in Madison, Wisconsin
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See Madison

A look around town before you go.

February compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
January27°F12°F1.5 in
February31°F15°F1.5 in
March44°F25°F2.3 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Madison and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Madison in February?

Average highs are 31°F and average lows 15°F, for a daily mean of 23°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Madison in February?

February averages 1.5 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Madison in February?

Yes, about 12.8 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Madison in February?

Around mid-February the sun rises about 6:55 AM and sets about 5:27 PM, for roughly 10.5 hours of daylight.

Is February a good time to visit Madison?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. February is cold, with Valentine’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for February 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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