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

Today's forecast for Appleton shows a high of 54 degrees and a low of 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunny.

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

The 7-day forecast for Appleton shows highs from 35 to 56 degrees and lows from 23 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Appleton, WI this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Appleton this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (59% chance), Saturday (35% 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, WI Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

52°F
Feels Like 52°F

Humidity 56% Dew Point 37°F Wind NNW 7 MPH Gusts 16 Barometer 30 in.762 mm

Solar Rad 150 w/m2 UV Index 1

Report from a personal weather station 1 miles NE of central Appleton
at 11:16 AM Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

52°F
Feels Like 52°F

Humidity 56% Dew Point 37°F Wind NNW 7 MPH Gusts 16 Barometer 30 in.762 mm

Solar Rad 150 w/m2 UV Index 1

Report from a personal weather station 1 miles NE of central Appleton
at 11:16 AM Wed, Nov 5, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 54°F, reaching 56°F before cooling to 35°F, then recovering to 40°F by week's end. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 44 F and lows around 28 F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - Low pressure off the California coast produced stormy weather in the southwestern U.S. Flash flooding stranded 8000 persons in the Death Valley National Park of southern California. Thunder- storms over southern Nevada produced dime size hail and wind gusts to 68 mph around Las Vegas. Unseasonably mild weather in the northeastern U.S. was replaced with snow and gale force winds.

Appleton, WI 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 5

Day: Sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Night: Clear. Low around 28, with temperatures rising to around 31 overnight. West northwest wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Nov 6

Day: Partly sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Nov 7

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday Nov 8

Day: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Nov 9

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Nov 10

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Tuesday Nov 11

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Sun & Moon Monthly

First Light 6:06 AM

Sunrise 6:37 AM

Sunset 4:39 PM

Last Light 5:10 PM

Moonrise 4:23 PM

Moonset 6:52 AM

Moon Phase

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Weather Near Appleton

Contiguous United States Extremes

Tue's High Temperature
95 at 16 Miles Southwest Of Tecopa, CA and 6 Miles West-southwest Of Glamis, CA

Wed's Low Temperature
12 at Angel Fire, NM

Weather Folklore

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About Appleton, WI

Appleton (Menominee: Ahkōnemeh) is the county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, with small portions extending into Calumet and Winnebago counties. Located on the Fox River north of Lake Winnebago, it is 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (160 km) north of Milwaukee. The city had a population of 75,644 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Wisconsin. The Appleton metropolitan statistical area had 243,147 residents. Appleton is part of the broader Fox Cities region. Appleton was founded in the mid-19th century and developed as a prominent industrial and educational hub, notably with the establishment of Lawrence University in 1847. Its economy has historically been anchored in paper manufacturing and has diversified into retail and healthcare, with St. Elizabeth Hospital and ThedaCare Regional Medical Center–Appleton in the city. It is a cultural center of the Fox River Valley, highlighted by institutions such as the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and History Museum at the Castle, which celebrates local heritage and figures like magician Harry Houdini. It also hosts regional events such as Octoberfest and the Mile of Music.

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