Madison, VA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Madison weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Madison.

This week in Madison

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Madison

What is the weather usually like in Madison?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

19°37°56°74°92°45°24°Jan48°26°Feb56°33°Mar67°42°Apr74°53°May83°62°Jun87°65°Jul85°64°Aug79°56°Sep68°44°Oct58°34°Nov48°27°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.0"Jan2.7"Feb3.6"Mar3.5"Apr4.6"May4.8"Jun3.9"Jul3.6"Aug4.6"Sep3.6"Oct3.5"Nov3.5"Dec

Best time to visit Madison: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOMERSET, VA US (USC00447904), adjusted for the elevation of Madison.

Madison weather month by month

January
45° 24°F
3.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.4 in of snow
February
48° 26°F
2.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
March
56° 33°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
67° 42°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
May
74° 53°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
83° 62°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
87° 65°F
3.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
85° 64°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
79° 56°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
68° 44°F
3.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
58° 34°F
3.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
December
48° 27°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 3.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Madison through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:27 AM5:17 PM9 h 50 min
February7:01 AM5:52 PM10 h 50 min
March7:22 AM7:21 PM11 h 59 min
April6:35 AM7:50 PM13 h 15 min
May5:59 AM8:18 PM14 h 18 min
June5:47 AM8:40 PM14 h 52 min
July6:00 AM8:37 PM14 h 37 min
August6:26 AM8:08 PM13 h 42 min
September6:53 AM7:22 PM12 h 29 min
October7:20 AM6:36 PM11 h 15 min
November6:53 AM5:01 PM10 h 8 min
December7:21 AM4:55 PM9 h 33 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in Madison?

Madison has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).

It gets about 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Madison is May–June and September–October. At 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 Madison

What is the hottest month in Madison?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Madison?

January, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Madison?

About 45.0 inches (1,143 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Madison?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Madison?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Madison have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Madison in November?

Highs average 58°F and lows 34°F, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Madison?

Around 6:53 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Madison weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Madison.

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