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Madison Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Saturday at 70° · coldest night tonight at 30°

The short of it: Madison weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 13 °C (55 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 9 °C (48 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (55 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 14:30 local time.

MADISON, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 55° and falling to 30° after dark. That is 8° colder than Madison usually sees in November, when highs average 63°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNE, gusting to 12 mph, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Saturday the pick at about 70°, while tonight will be the coldest at 30°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Madison brings highs near 63°, lows of 39° and about 4.4 in. of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 91°, January the coldest at 31°, and December the wettest with 6.5 in.. The best months to ride in are April and October.

The sun is up 10 h 20 min today, and the days are shortening by about 1 minutes each. The station stands 755 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowPartly cloudy55°48°6 mph–
3 PMMostly clear55°47°6 mph–
4 PMOvercast53°46°5 mph–
5 PMOvercast49°44°3 mph–
6 PMOvercast47°41°3 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy45°39°3 mph–
8 PMClear sky43°38°3 mph–
9 PMClear sky42°37°3 mph–
10 PMClear sky42°36°4 mph–
11 PMClear sky41°36°3 mph–
12 AMClear sky39°34°2 mph–
1 AMClear sky37°31°2 mph–
2 AMClear sky36°30°3 mph–
3 AMClear sky35°30°3 mph–
4 AMMostly clear34°29°3 mph–
5 AMMostly clear34°29°2 mph–
6 AMOvercast34°29°2 mph–
7 AMOvercast34°29°2 mph–
8 AMMostly clear39°34°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky45°41°2 mph–
10 AMClear sky50°46°2 mph–
11 AMClear sky54°49°3 mph–
12 PMClear sky56°51°3 mph–
1 PMClear sky57°53°3 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): overcast, high 55°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 6:21 AM, down 4:41 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today30°55°dry12 mph10 h 20 min
Monday34°58°dry7 mph10 h 19 min
Tuesday34°61°dry11 mph10 h 17 min
Wednesday41°67°dry13 mph10 h 17 min
Thursday45°68°dry9 mph10 h 15 min
Friday43°70°dry10 mph10 h 14 min
Saturday49°70°dry13 mph10 h 12 min

Warmest: Saturday at 70°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Saturday, 13 mph.

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The Almanac · Madison Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Madison, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
12° colder, 1.3 in. more rain
Versus December
10° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 18 min
Average wind
6 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 12° from October to about 63°, with nights near 39°. Wet spells are common — about 4.4 in., the 9th wettest month.

Madison in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Madison by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January51°31°5.0 in.7 mph10 h 4 min✦✦
February56°34°5.1 in.8 mph10 h 53 min✦✦
March65°41°6.1 in.8 mph11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April74°49°5.5 in.8 mph13 h 1 min✦✦✦
May82°58°4.6 in.6 mph13 h 58 min✦✦✦
June88°66°4.9 in.5 mph14 h 28 min✦✦
July90°69°5.2 in.5 mph14 h 16 min✦✦
August91°68°3.5 in.4 mph13 h 27 min✦✦
September85°61°4.2 in.5 mph12 h 20 min✦✦
October75°49°3.2 in.6 mph11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November63°39°4.4 in.6 mph10 h 18 min✦✦✦
December54°33°6.5 in.7 mph9 h 50 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Madison

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Madison today?

Right now it is 13 °C (55 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 9 °C (48 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (55 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Madison this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Madison?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost possible.

What is the warmest month in Madison?

August, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (31 °F). The wettest month is December, with 166 mm (6.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Madison?

April and October. April brings highs near 23 °C (74 °F) and about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain; October highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 81 mm (3.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Madison?

Snow seldom lies for long, though nights average below freezing in January.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Redstone ArsenalAlabama6 mi E63°39°4.5 in.
HuntsvilleAlabama9 mi ENE64°39°4.5 in.
HarvestAlabama11 mi N62°38°4.4 in.
MeridianvilleAlabama15 mi NE63°38°4.5 in.
AthensAlabama15 mi WNW62°38°4.3 in.
PricevilleAlabama15 mi SW63°39°4.4 in.
DecaturAlabama15 mi WSW64°40°4.3 in.
Moores MillAlabama16 mi NE63°38°4.5 in.

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