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Light drizzle,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 78° in Madison today. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 78°, with a 1% chance of rain.

78°69°
78°64°
77°61°
79°63°
80°68°
76°61°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowsplit ±5°Mondaysplit ±5°Tuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaysplit ±7°Thursdaysplit ±7°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
77°
Light drizzle
Today 77°·Low 71°·Rain 5%
AmericanNOAA GFS
78°
Fog
Today 78°·Low 68°·Rain 5%
EuropeanECMWF
78°
Thunderstorm
Today 78°·Low 68°·Rain 37%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Madison and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Light drizzle
78° 69°
models agree
Tomorrow
Cloudy
78° 64°
±5°
Mon
Cloudy
77° 61°
±5°
Tue
Light drizzle
79° 63°
models agree
Wed
Light rain
80° 68°
±7°
Thu
Mostly clear
76° 61°
±7°
Fri
Cloudy
80° 59°
±15°
Sat
Light drizzle
80° 65°
±9°
Sun
Light rain
69° 61°
±10°
Mon
Drizzle
65° 56°
±11°
Tue
Light drizzle
66° 53°
±11°
Wed
Clear
69° 48°
±5°
Thu
Partly cloudy
72° 52°
±6°
Fri
Cloudy
73° 53°
models agree

Madison, WI is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 19°F), with roughly 35 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Madison right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Madison climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
30°
19°
Feb
41°
21°
Mar
45°
28°
Apr
57°
39°
May
71°
50°
Jun
79°
61°
Jul
81°
64°
Aug
80°
63°
Sep
76°
58°
Oct
62°
47°
Nov
47°
34°
Dec
36°
25°

Which forecast is most accurate in Madison?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
97
/100rank #1
97±0.3°F98±0.6 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
70
/100rank #2
79±2.1°F96±1.4 mph4268% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±2°77° to 78°±32%5% to 37% chance
Tomorrow±5°76° to 81°±1%0% to 1% chance
Mon±5°76° to 80°±2%0% to 2% chance
Tue±4°78° to 82°±2%35% to 37% chance
Wed±7°77° to 84°±13%78% to 91% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Madison

today, local time
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
19:25
Daylight
12h 59m

Common questions

What's the weather in Madison today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Madison today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Madison today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Madison and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Madison?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Madison (CheckWeather Score 97/100), ahead of the American at 70. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Madison?
July is typically the warmest month in Madison, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Madison get?
The coldest month in Madison is January, when overnight lows average about 19°F.
How much rain does Madison get?
Madison sees roughly 35 in of precipitation a year, with April usually the wettest month.

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