Water Temperature of Lake Monona in Madison, WI

Current Water Temperature

57.2°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

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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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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

50.4°F
Sunny
Sunny
45.8°F
49.8°F
22%
WNW 12.3 mph
14.2 mph
45.2°F
25.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1009 mbar
1.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 61°F
L: 45°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 50°F
L: 34°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 58°F
L: 34°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 63°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.85 μg/m3
PM10: 2.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:33 AM
Moon Transit: 3:41 AM
Moonset: 7:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:11 AM - 5:41 AM
3:42 PM - 6:12 PM

Minor Periods

7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:18PM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:18 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland and agricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.4 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 03/29/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 930 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:18PM CDT until May 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:18 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until early Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes and boat docks in the Blackhawk Island area of Lake Koshkonong on the north side of the lake. Floodwaters spread over low spots on Blackhawk Island Road in the area where the Rock River enters the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/30/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 930 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 5 at 2:32AM CDT until May 7 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:32 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Afton. * WHEN...Until early Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Floodwaters affect property of a home on South Christian Road on the east side of the river in the Afton area. There is minor erosional flood damage to lowland and agricultural land in the Afton and Janesville areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 8.1 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 03/29/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 245 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 5 at 2:32AM CDT until May 6 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:32 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Floodwaters affect homes and boat docks in the Blackhawk Island area of Lake Koshkonong on the north side of the lake. Floodwaters spread over low spots on Blackhawk Island Road in the area where the Rock River enters the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow morning and continue falling to 9.0 feet Monday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.1 feet on 03/30/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 245 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:18PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:18 PM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 9:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Monday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 03/06/2017. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 930 AM CDT.


Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
61.3°F
45°F
53.6°F
37%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
5.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.11 μg/m3
PM10: 3.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:33 AM
Moon Transit: 3:41 AM
Moonset: 7:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:11 AM - 5:41 AM
3:42 PM - 6:12 PM

Minor Periods

7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
49.7°F
33.7°F
41.8°F
62%
0 in
0%
0%
14.3 mph
5.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.7 μg/m3
PM10: 2.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 12:23 AM
Moon Transit: 4:32 AM
Moonset: 8:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:02 AM - 6:32 AM
4:33 PM - 7:03 PM

Minor Periods

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
57.9°F
33.6°F
46.2°F
69%
0.07 in
88%
0%
14.8 mph
5.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.1 μg/m3
PM10: 4.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 1:04 AM
Moon Transit: 5:23 AM
Moonset: 9:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:53 AM - 7:23 AM
5:22 PM - 7:52 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 AM - 10:47 AM
12:34 AM - 2:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
60.3°F
43°F
50.8°F
83%
0.09 in
89%
0%
10.1 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.68 μg/m3
PM10: 9.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.95 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 1:38 AM
Moon Transit: 6:11 AM
Moonset: 10:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:41 AM - 8:11 AM
6:10 PM - 8:40 PM

Minor Periods

10:22 AM - 11:52 AM
1:08 AM - 2:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
62.5°F
44°F
52.1°F
75%
0 in
87%
0%
17 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.87 μg/m3
PM10: 11.44 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 2:06 AM
Moon Transit: 6:58 AM
Moonset: 11:59 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:28 AM - 8:58 AM
6:56 PM - 9:26 PM

Minor Periods

11:29 AM - 12:59 AM
1:36 AM - 3:06 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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