Madison, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Dane County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
275,568
Population
3,295/sq mi density
$76,983
Median Income
$48,557 per capita
$346,900
Home Value
$426,336 Zillow
$1,364
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260
Violent Crime/100K
1,884 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,983 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$346,900 home value, $1,364/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 51.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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 | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Madison has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.5").