Lake Madison, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lake Madison weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lake Madison.
This week in Lake Madison
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lake Madison
What is the weather usually like in Lake Madison?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 26.4 inprecipitation per year · 670 mm
- 36.8 insnowfall per year · 93 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lake Madison: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MADISON 2SE, SD US (USC00395090), adjusted for the elevation of Lake Madison.
Lake Madison weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lake Madison through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:52 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lake Madison?
Lake Madison has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 26.4 inches (670 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lake Madison is June to September. At 1,604 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Lake Madison
What is the hottest month in Lake Madison?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Lake Madison?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Lake Madison?
About 26.4 inches (670 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lake Madison?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lake Madison?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lake Madison have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Lake Madison in November?
Highs average 42°F and lows 23°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lake Madison?
Around 7:21 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:03 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lake Madison weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lake Madison.
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