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Appleton weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
77°
Clear
Feels 79° · Wind 6 mph · Humidity 39%
AmericanNOAA GFS
77°
Clear
Feels 78° · Wind 6 mph · Humidity 34%
EuropeanECMWF
76°
Clear
Feels 76° · Wind 5 mph · Humidity 36%

Latest for Appleton: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 77° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 77° Clear · European (ECMWF): 76° Clear.

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NWS, American, European side by side around Appleton and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

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°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

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.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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