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Madison, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
275,568
Population
3,295/sq mi density
$76,983
Median Income
$48,557 per capita
$346,900
Home Value
$415,530 Zillow
$1,364
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
265 sunny days/yr
231
Violent Crime/100K
2,062 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,983 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$346,900 home value, $1,364/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 45.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 17.2 sq mi (44.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,295/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0878°N, 89.4299°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0501 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").