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Madison weather in February (Wisconsin, United States of America)

How is the weather in Madison in February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Madison generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -12°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Madison in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of snow.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Madison. May and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madison climate page with graphs.

 

Madison, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 44 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 73%  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in the United States of America in February

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Madison should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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