Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in Madison this spring, March-June.

While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what spring will bring.

Reminder: Spring starts on Tuesday, March 19, and ends on Thursday, June 20.

It looks like Madison is most likely on track for an average spring. | Screenshot via NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Temperature

Think warm. This spring, Madison has equal chances of temperatures being higher or lower than normal.

Precipitation

Expect slightly more precipitation. Madison has a 33-40% chance of seeing above-normal rainfall amounts this spring.

Drought

While Dane County is currently split between being abnormally dry and having a moderate drought, let's hope that promised increased precipitation helps us out this season.

Modestly warmer March

Typically in Madison, March’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 23° and an average high of 44°. Things are still pretty brisk + chilly, but we will see our first 6 p.m. + 7 p.m. sunsets after daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9.

Approachably temperatured April

In April, the average high and low temps are between 36° and 57°. We usually see about 3.4 inches of precipitation which kicks off the seasonal uptick as May and June each bring even more.

Marvelously mild May

May looks to be the first full month of "T-shirt weather" in Madison with average highs and lows ranging from 42°-74°. We'll see around 8.5 hours of sunshine per day throughout the month.