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Today’s Forecast

87º | 6% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 6:44 a.m. | Sunset 6:55 p.m.

 

Editor’s Note
Winners have been announced for Best of Madison 2024, covering everything from best place with a view to best local band. Are there any spots you think got snubbed? Browse all the winners, and let us know your thoughts.
 
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Monroe Street Festival | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Monroe Commons | Free | Celebrate local businesses with shopping, food and drink specials, live entertainment, and a community scavenger hunt.
  • Totally Rad Vintage Fest | Saturday, Sept. 21 | Alliant Energy Center | $8 | Shop clothes from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and Y2K eras as well as vintage toys + home goods.
  • Family Fun on Lake Mendota | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 2-4 p.m. | Memorial Union | $12+ | UW paddling instructors will guide your family through games, sightseeing, and an adventure out on the water.
  • Hammered Hat Bar - DIY Event | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Warm Belly Farms, Cottage Grove | $65 | Get crafty and personalize a hat with embellishments and designs — hats and products are included.
Plan Ahead
  • Cheese Fair Off The Square | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Capitol Square | Free | This is the place to be ahead of the 2025 Art of Cheese Festival — try hand-crafted cheese from 16 award-winning Wisconsin producers.
  • Wisconsin Football vs. Purdue | Saturday, Oct. 5 | TBD | Camp Randall Stadium | $34+ | Cheer on the Badgers in this Big Ten face-off at home.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • Lakefront Porch Park is open at 201 S. Hancock St., featuring tables, umbrellas, and garden beds overlooking Lake Monona. This project was 10 years in the making, brought to life by 60+ community members to promote socialization and relaxation. (Fox 47)
Gallery
  • The annual photo contest from the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is back. Submit your best photos of nature in the state — from birds and insects to landscapes — by Nov. 1. Prizes include binoculars, REI gift cards, and swag bags.
Environment
  • The City of Madison Streets Division will now have two all-electric trash collection trucks, the first of their kind in Wisconsin. The electric vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions compared to the 17 gallons of diesel fuel per day used by typical trash pick-up trucks.
Seasonal
  • Looking for all the fall fun? Enchanted Valley Acres is open through Sunday, Oct. 27. Located just north of Cross Plains, it features eight acres of corn mazes, giant slides, a pumpkin patch, and a family play area. Buy tickets.
Eat
Sports
  • Pop the champagne. The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the National League Central Division championship. Tickets for the first round of postseason games at American Family Field are on sale now.
Real Estate
  • From finding the perfect plot of land to the finishing touches, Victory Homes of Wisconsin’s attention to detail can be seen throughout the entire homebuilding process. Looking to build your dream home? Meet the team and schedule a tour of a model home.*
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Health
Coming Soon
  • Did this catch your eye? That’s because locals (like you) are excited about new happenings in our city. Spread the word about your business, services, big news, or upcoming event with our 37,000+ readers.
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Finance
  • Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*
 
City Guide

🍂 Fallin’ for you
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We won’t complain about a slightly warmer fall. | Map via NOAA
We know the question on your mind this week, Madisonians — when’ is it going to get cool again?

Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November.

Temperature
This fall, Madison is predicted to experience typical fall temperatures — think light jackets through September and then warmer gear.

Precipitation
Anticipate a little more rainfall — autumn is expected to bring 33-40% more precipitation than normal in Madison.

Dancin’ in September
September kicks off fall by bringing more agreeable weather to the city. Temperatures typically range from an average low of 52° to a comfortable average high of 71.1°.

Oh hay, October

In October, temperatures will often stay between 42° and 57°. Here’s something to look forward to — October (along with April) is the least humid month of the year in the 608. Fun fact: The city’s first snowfall of the year typically happens during October.

Nice November
November’s weather serves as a reminder that winter is near, with its average high temps barely reaching 43° — a 15° drop from October. If an average low temperature of 30° doesn’t make you want to curl up in bed, the average of less than five hours of sunlight a day sure will.
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