Water Temperature of Lake Monona in Madison, WI

Current Water Temperature

33.8°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:00 PM CST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Brittingham Park; Brittingham Beach; Menona Bay; Greenbush

Lake Monona

Station Name: LAKE MONONA AT MADISON, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 840 feet

Nearest Address:
795 W Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53715
Dane County

GPS Coordinates: 43.0633297, -89.3970636

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Mendota, Madison, WI (2.5 mi)
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Badger Mill Creek, Verona, WI (9.3 mi)
Yahara River, Windsor, WI (10.3 mi)
Sugar River, Verona, WI (10.8 mi)
Black Earth Creek, Cross Plains, WI (12.7 mi)
Brewery Creek, Cross Plains, WI (12.7 mi)
Black Earth Creek, Cross Plains, WI (13.9 mi)
Black Earth Creek, Black Earth, WI (17.6 mi)
Eagle Spring Lake, Mukwonago, WI (50.7 mi)
Wisconsin River, Muscoda, WI (53.6 mi)
Rock River, Byron, IL (65.4 mi)
Fox River, Berlin, WI (65.4 mi)
Fox River, Burlington, WI (67.1 mi)

Weather for Madison, Wisconsin

Current Weather

-3.6°F
Light snow
Light snow
-25.3°F
-8.5°F
55%
NW 17 mph
24.7 mph
-31.3°F
-24.6°F
0 in
75%
8 mi
1027 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: -0°F
L: -18°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 5°F
L: -9°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sun
H: 14°F
L: 1°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Mon
H: 11°F
L: -5°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 13°F
L: 2°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 1.75 μg/m3
PM10: 1.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 9:39 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:02 PM - 11:32 PM
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 2:24PM CST until January 23 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:24 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 degrees below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few areas may see continued wind chills at or below negative 30 degrees into Friday afternoon/evening. Localized extensions to the Extreme Cold Warning may be needed.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:24PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 2:24 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 to 42 degrees below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 29 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few areas may see continued wind chills at or below negative 30 degrees into Friday afternoon/evening. Localized extensions to the Extreme Cold Warning may be needed.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 8:39PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:39 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 8:39PM CST until January 23 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 8:39 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 42 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 33 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.


Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
-0°F
-18°F
-9.3°F
51%
0 in
0%
0%
17.2 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.2 μg/m3
PM10: 2.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 9:39 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:02 PM - 11:32 PM
9:09 AM - 10:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
4.5°F
-8.7°F
-2.1°F
68%
0 in
0%
0%
3.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.69 μg/m3
PM10: 4.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 10:00 AM
Moon Transit: 4:44 PM
Moonset: 11:44 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
4:14 PM - 6:44 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
13.5°F
1.4°F
7.6°F
81%
0.28 in
81%
17%
8.5 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.9 μg/m3
PM10: 7.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 10:23 AM
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:44 AM - 7:14 AM
5:04 PM - 7:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:53 AM - 11:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
10.6°F
-4.8°F
5.3°F
86%
0.14 in
81%
10%
18.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.27 μg/m3
PM10: 6.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.9 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 10:51 AM
Moon Transit: 6:27 PM
Moonset: 1:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:35 AM - 8:05 AM
5:57 PM - 8:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:21 AM - 11:51 AM
12:31 AM - 2:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
12.7°F
2.2°F
10.5°F
85%
0 in
0%
4%
17 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 11:26 AM
Moon Transit: 7:26 PM
Moonset: 2:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:31 AM - 9:01 AM
6:56 PM - 9:26 PM

Minor Periods

10:56 AM - 12:26 AM
1:49 AM - 3:19 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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