Water Temperature of Lake Monona in Madison, WI

Current Water Temperature

77.9°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 8:00 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

79°F
Overcast
Overcast
80.7°F
86.2°F
42%
E 5.4 mph
6.2 mph
83.5°F
66°F
0 in
0%
2 mi
1018 mbar
6.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 88°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 84°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 81°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 71°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 78°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 21.9 μg/m3
PM10: 22.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 264 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 110 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 11:47 AM
Moon Transit: 5:36 PM
Moonset: 11:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:49 AM - 7:19 AM
5:06 PM - 7:36 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:17 AM - 12:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Air Quality Alert issued July 19 at 1:06AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun July 19, 2026, 1:06 AM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 12:15 AM

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Areawide Air Pollution Action Day for today, July 19th for portions of Illinois. An Areawide Air Pollution Action Day is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are forecasted to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category in all or nearly all Illinois AQI forecast sectors. Areas both inside and outside of the Action Day coverage area may experience smoke/PM2.5 to a varying degree and duration today. Those with air quality concerns or anyone in Illinois with outdoor plans are encouraged to check current NowCast readings or sign up for EnviroFlash alerts on AirNow. gov. Before going outside, checking the NowCast AQI will help identify periods of both poor and cleaner air quality regardless of the level of the daily forecasted AQI. AQI Category Guidance Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) - Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Its OK to be active outdoors, but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Unhealthy - Sensitive groups: Avoid long or intense outdoor activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. Everyone else: Reduce long or intense activities. Take more breaks during outdoor activities. Media Contact...Illinois EPA


Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.6°F
64.8°F
75.3°F
65%
0 in
5%
0%
8.9 mph
6.6


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.95 μg/m3
PM10: 20.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 275.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 11:47 AM
Moon Transit: 5:36 PM
Moonset: 11:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:49 AM - 7:19 AM
5:06 PM - 7:36 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:17 AM - 12:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.6°F
61.2°F
73°F
81%
0.25 in
73%
0%
21.7 mph
7.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9 μg/m3
PM10: 9.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 198.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 12:55 AM
Moon Transit: 6:19 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:33 AM - 8:03 AM
5:49 PM - 8:19 PM

Minor Periods

12:25 AM - 1:55 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.1°F
61°F
71.9°F
72%
0 in
9%
0%
16.3 mph
8.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.69 μg/m3
PM10: 3.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 2:01 PM
Moon Transit: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:16 AM - 8:46 AM
6:34 PM - 9:04 PM

Minor Periods

1:31 PM - 3:01 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.3°F
46.8°F
60.1°F
71%
0 in
6%
0%
10.3 mph
8.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.61 μg/m3
PM10: 5.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 395.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 3:07 PM
Moon Transit: 7:49 PM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:01 AM - 9:31 AM
7:19 PM - 9:49 PM

Minor Periods

2:37 PM - 4:07 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.2°F
53.3°F
65.9°F
71%
0 in
6%
0%
8.3 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.56 μg/m3
PM10: 5.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 4:12 PM
Moon Transit: 8:37 PM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:48 AM - 10:18 AM
8:07 PM - 10:37 PM

Minor Periods

3:42 PM - 5:12 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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