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Weather · January
Madison weather in January
Average highs of 27°F, lows of 12°F and 1.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
January is Madison’s coldest month, with average highs of 27°F and lows of 12°F. That is 5° cooler than December, and 29° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 27°F
- Average low
- 12°F
- Precipitation
- 1.5 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 13.7 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:26 AM · 4:47 PM
January across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in January
- Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
- Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 14 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
January is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Madison in January?
Average highs are 27°F and average lows 12°F, for a daily mean of 19°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Madison in January?
January averages 1.5 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Madison in January?
Yes, about 13.7 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Madison in January?
Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:26 AM and sets about 4:47 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.
Is January a good time to visit Madison?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. January is cold.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Madison Dane Rgnl Ap station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.