Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Madison experiences discomfort temperatures in January, February, March, November and December.
The comfort temperatures are experienced between May and September.
July and August have the highest average temperatures.
The coldest months are January and February, with average lows below -9.0C.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Madison experiences a significant fluctuation in sun hours throughout the year, with the lowest values in winter (around 2-3 hours) and peaking in summer (around 7 hours)
Precipitation is relatively consistent, ranging from about 1.5mm to 4mm, with slightly higher rainfall during the late spring and early summer months
Overall, Madison has classic seasonal weather, with cold, less sunny winters, and warm, sunnier summers with moderate rainfall.

Sunny Weather

Period	Madison
Jan	2.1 hours/day
Feb	2.9 hours/day
Mar	3.5 hours/day
Apr	3.5 hours/day
May	5.3 hours/day
Jun	6.4 hours/day
Jul	7.0 hours/day
Aug	7.0 hours/day
Sep	6.9 hours/day
Oct	4.5 hours/day
Nov	3.7 hours/day
Dec	2.6 hours/day
Average	4.6 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

Madison, Wisconsin experiences its earliest sunrise in June at 5:19 AM and latest in January at 7:24 AM.
The earliest sunset occurs in December at 4:25 PM while the latest is in June at 8:37 PM.
Consequently, the shortest day is in December with 9 hours and 3 minutes of daylight, and the longest day is in June with 15 hours and 18 minutes.
This indicates a significant seasonal variation in daylight hours for Madison.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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