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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Appleton, WI is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 19°F), with roughly 34 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Appleton right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Appleton climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
29°
19°
Feb
37°
20°
Mar
42°
26°
Apr
55°
37°
May
68°
49°
Jun
78°
59°
Jul
81°
63°
Aug
79°
62°
Sep
76°
58°
Oct
61°
46°
Nov
46°
34°
Dec
36°
25°
Common questions
What's the weather in Appleton today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Appleton today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Appleton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Appleton and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Appleton?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Appleton forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Appleton?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Appleton, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Appleton get?
The coldest month in Appleton is Jan, when overnight lows average about 19°F.
How much rain does Appleton get?
Appleton sees roughly 34 in of precipitation a year, with May usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.