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Weather Almanac: Madison, WI 53703

🗓️ Historical norms for October

September November
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
October avg. precipitation
🌧️ 2.75"
October days below freezing
📉 ≈9.7 days
Average October lows 34°F – 41°F
USDA Zone
5b
Annual extreme lows -15°F to -10°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 24
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 21
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: ARBORETUM UNIV WIS (USC00470273)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: ARBORETUM UNIV WIS (USC00470273)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: MADISON DANE RGNL AP (USW00014837)