Madison County Climate
Madison County, Nebraska
Avg Annual Temp
48.6°F
Annual Precip
27.7"
Annual Snowfall
28.1"
Extreme Heat Days
23.133333333333336
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Madison County Weather
Classic Continental Conditions
Madison County’s 48.6°F annual average temperature falls slightly below the national median for continental climates. The region experiences a blend of moderate rainfall and cold, snowy winters.
Moist Air and Cool Temps
Madison sits about one degree cooler than the Nebraska state average of 49.7°F. Its 27.7 inches of annual precipitation makes it wetter than the statewide average of 25.9 inches.
Humid and Mild Summers
Compared to its western neighbors, Madison stays relatively humid with 27.7 inches of precipitation and only 23 extreme heat days. This is significantly fewer heat days than counties like Morrill further west.
Freezing Nights and Snowy Trails
Summer temperatures average a pleasant 72.0°F, while January lows drop to an average of 21.5°F. The county sees 28.1 inches of snowfall, balancing the moisture throughout the year.
Ready the Snow Removal Gear
Residents should prepare for cold January nights that average just 21.5°F. Reliable snow removal gear is necessary for the 28.1-inch annual snowfall, though fewer extreme heat days ease summer cooling costs.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.