What is today's weather forecast for Appleton, MN?

Today's forecast for Appleton shows a low of -12 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around -12.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Appleton, MN?

The 7-day forecast for Appleton shows highs from 5 to 32 degrees and lows from -12 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Appleton, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Appleton this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (20% chance), Tuesday (30% chance), Wednesday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Appleton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Appleton forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Appleton, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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-6°F
Feels Like -6°F

Humidity 84% Dew Point -9°F Wind Calm Barometer 30.38 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 1.7 mi. NE of central Appleton
at 1:33 AM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 3

-12

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

20%

SatDec 6

20%

-11

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 25°F to a low of 5°F mid-week, then warm to 32°F. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 28°F with lows around 10°F.

This Date in Weather History

1983 - Birmingham, AL, was drenched with 9.22 inches of rain in 24 hours. The rains caused severe flash flooding which literally submerged traffic.

Appleton, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 3

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -12. Calm wind.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -19. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 27 by 3am. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight.

Friday Dec 5

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. North wind around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 1 by 9pm, then rising to around 8 during the remainder of the night. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

About Appleton, MN

Appleton is a city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was 1,412 at the 2010 census. The town is home to a vacant medium-security prison, the Prairie Correctional Facility, which is wholly owned and operated by Corrections Corporation of America. Appleton also includes a plant-protein factory operated by Eat Just, Inc. Elmer A. Benson, who served as a United States Senator and as governor of Minnesota, was born in Appleton on September 22, 1895. All of its twenty-odd streets, except Minnesota Street, are named for local veterans who died in combat.

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