Dane County (Madison)
January
Weather in Dane County for January 2026
Your guide to Dane County weather in January - trends and predictions
The climate of Dane County in January is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
In general, the average temperature in Dane County at the beginning of January is 0.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -0.7 °F by the end of January.
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13
Dry days
4
Rainy days
14
Snow days
-1°/-7°
Temperatures
19 km/h
Avg max wind
87 %
Avg humidity
Dane County Weather January
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| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 1  2° | 2 2° | 3  2° | ||||
| 4  -0° | 5 -1° | 6 -1° | 7 -1° | 8  -2° | 9 1° | 10 1° |
| 11 1° | 12  0° | 13  -4° | 14 -6° | 15 -5° | 16 -3° | 17 -2° |
| 18 -3° | 19 -8° | 20 -9° | 21 -7° | 22 -2° | 23 -2° | 24 -1° |
| 25  0° | 26 -0° | 27 0° | 28 -2° | 29 -2° | 30 -1° | 31 0° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Dane County
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January weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Jan. 1 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 2 | Overcast | 2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 3 | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 2° /-4° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 4 | Patchy rain possible | 0° /-6° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 5 | Overcast | -1° /-6° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 6 | Overcast | -1° /-5° | 0.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 7 | Overcast | -1° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 8 | Sunny | -2° /-6° | 0.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| Jan. 9 | Overcast | 1° /-6° | 6.2 mm | 2.5 cm | |
| Jan. 10 | Overcast | 1° /-5° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| Jan. 11 | Overcast | 1° /-6° | 0.5 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Jan. 12 | Light freezing rain | 0° /-4° | 7.8 mm | 1 cm | |
| Jan. 13 | Cloudy | -4° /-11° | 1.7 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Jan. 14 | Sunny | -6° /-14° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 15 | Overcast | -5° /-14° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 16 | Cloudy | -3° /-11° | 3.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 17 | Patchy rain possible | -2° /-9° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 18 | Light freezing rain | -3° /-12° | 1.4 mm | 1 cm | |
| Jan. 19 | Light freezing rain | -8° /-13° | 2.9 mm | 2 cm | |
| Jan. 20 | Light freezing rain | -9° /-16° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 21 | Overcast | -7° /-17° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 22 | Light freezing rain | -2° /-10° | 0.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 23 | Overcast | -2° /-7° | 4.2 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| Jan. 24 | Overcast | -1° /-8° | 2.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 25 | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-4° | 3.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 26 | Light freezing rain | 0° /-7° | 3.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 27 | Light freezing rain | 0° /-7° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 28 | Patchy moderate snow | -2° /-7° | 2.1 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| Jan. 29 | Light freezing rain | -2° /-8° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Jan. 30 | Overcast | -1° /-8° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Jan. 31 | Cloudy | 0° /-10° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Dane County in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Dane County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Dane County in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Dane County during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Dane County during January?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Dane County during January, with a total of 70.7 mm spread over approximately 4 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Dane County in January 2026?
Dane County experiences an average snowfall of 17.655 cm during January, occurring over 14 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Dane County during January?
The average wind speed in Dane County during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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