Water Temperature of Lake Monona in Madison, WI

Current Water Temperature

79.3°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:00 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

84°F
Sunny
Sunny
88.9°F
91.9°F
65%
SW 14.1 mph
17.3 mph
85.6°F
71.8°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1013 mbar
5.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 98°F
L: 77°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 87°F
L: 74°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 87°F
L: 72°F
Mist
Sat
H: 85°F
L: 68°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 79°F
L: 63°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.1 μg/m3
PM10: 20.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 10:11 PM
Moon Transit: 2:05 AM
Moonset: 6:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:35 AM - 4:05 AM
2:04 PM - 4:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:41 PM - 11:11 PM
6:06 AM - 7:36 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 8:40PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 8:40 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous heat is expected to persist through Thursday. Thunderstorms may begin to bring some relief from the heat for portions of northern Illinois by Thursday afternoon or evening.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.


Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:30AM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees. * WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.


Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 12:41AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 12:41 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 8:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.


Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 6:33AM CDT until July 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 6:33 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 100 to 105 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.


Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
98.1°F
77°F
86.4°F
65%
0 in
4%
0%
15.9 mph
10.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.29 μg/m3
PM10: 17.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 10:11 PM
Moon Transit: 2:05 AM
Moonset: 6:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:35 AM - 4:05 AM
2:04 PM - 4:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:41 PM - 11:11 PM
6:06 AM - 7:36 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.7°F
74.2°F
79.9°F
83%
0.23 in
76%
0%
14.8 mph
9.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.34 μg/m3
PM10: 6.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 118.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 10:37 PM
Moon Transit: 2:52 AM
Moonset: 7:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:22 AM - 4:52 AM
2:50 PM - 5:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:07 PM - 11:37 PM
7:11 AM - 8:41 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, July 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.1°F
72.2°F
78.8°F
85%
0.18 in
72%
0%
13.2 mph
9.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.78 μg/m3
PM10: 5.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 10:59 PM
Moon Transit: 3:38 AM
Moonset: 8:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:08 AM - 5:38 AM
3:35 PM - 6:05 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 PM - 11:59 PM
8:18 AM - 9:48 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Mist
84.5°F
67.9°F
75°F
88%
0.12 in
75%
0%
11.4 mph
6.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.86 μg/m3
PM10: 4.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 11:19 PM
Moon Transit: 4:21 AM
Moonset: 9:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:51 AM - 6:21 AM
4:18 PM - 6:48 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
79.4°F
62.8°F
71.3°F
86%
0.1 in
70%
0%
15 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.85 μg/m3
PM10: 4.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 11:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

10:31 AM - 12:01 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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