Appleton climate
Appleton’s cool summer is framed by a long freezing season
Appleton’s published climate rows show a 78°F average summer high, one day above 90°F, a 13°F average winter low, and 157 days below freezing. Humidity is 81 percent, four months are comfortable, solar exposure is 1,369 peak sun hours per year, and June, July, August, and September are best while February, January, and December are toughest.
Air quality is labeled Excellent, allergy levels are Poor, long term fine particle pollution is 5.7 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average, climate heat is Low, drought is Medium, and weather volatility is Moderate. Appleton’s home needs heating, moisture control, indoor alternatives, snow or ice planning, and summer ventilation as much as it needs outdoor timing.
Living through the seasons
Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.
- Overall Comfort
- Moderate
2.5 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 78°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 1 day/year
- Summer Feel
- Excellent
Mild · 78°F
Excellent
4.8 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 13°F / -11°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 157 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Poor
Poor
Poor
1 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 81%
- Comfortable Months
- 4 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1369 peak sun hrs/yr
Poor
Poor
Poor
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- Toughest Months
- Feb, Jan, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Low
- Drought Risk
- Medium (0.4-0.6)
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 5.7 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Very Good
3.2 / 5
Appleton in everyday life
Could Appleton work for you?
What may work well
- The published rows show a 78°F average summer high, only one day above 90°F, Low heat, and four comfortable months.
- Appleton’s GIS maps, downtown area, arts, trails, parks, and recreation support an outdoor and indoor calendar.
- The 2021 to 2025 modeled pollution average is 5.7 micrograms per cubic meter, and the air quality row is labeled Excellent.
- The climate ledger gives clear planning prompts for winter cold, allergies, humidity, heating, cooling, power, and home comfort.
What to think about
- The average winter low is 13°F, 157 days fall below freezing, and February, January, and December are toughest months.
- Allergy levels are Poor, so a cool summer does not answer questions about personal comfort.
- Only four months are comfortable, so indoor options and winter home quality matter early in the address search.
- Snow or ice, 81 percent humidity, power, parking, and the route home can affect comfort beyond the temperature rows.
Plan around Appleton’s winter edge before the summer calendar
Visit in winter and summer
Notice heating, cooling, windows, humidity, allergies, shade, lighting, sidewalks, snow or ice, parking, power, and how the home feels after a cold or warm day.
Price home comfort
Review heating, cooling, insulation, windows, utilities in rent, insurance, maintenance, power, ventilation, drainage, and storm preparation.
Choose indoor alternatives
Identify downtown arts, dining, recreation, mapped parks, trails, airport arrival options, and nearby choices for Poor allergy days, snow, cold, storms, or summer humidity.
Keep both heat fields visible
Use the Low climate heat row and separate Low safety heat row alongside the 78°F summer high, 13°F winter low, 81 percent humidity, and four comfortable months.
Questions retirees ask
What is Appleton’s summer weather like?
The published average summer high is 78°F, with one day above 90°F and Low climate heat. Allergy levels are Poor and humidity is 81 percent, so the home still needs ventilation and comfort planning.
Does Appleton have cold winters?
The average winter low is 13°F and 157 days are below freezing. February, January, and December are toughest, so heating, insulation, lighting, sidewalks, snow or ice, parking, and indoor alternatives deserve attention.
Is Appleton humid?
Humidity is published as 81 percent. Review ventilation, windows, air conditioning, heating, moisture, and the home’s comfort after cold, snow, rain, or a warm day.
What are the toughest months in Appleton?
February, January, and December are listed as toughest, while June through September are best and four months are comfortable. Outdoor plans should be arranged around cold, snow or ice, allergies, storms, parks, trails, and the exact home.
What do Appleton’s air quality rows mean?
Air quality is labeled Excellent, while long term fine particle pollution is 5.7 micrograms per cubic meter for the 2021 to 2025 modeled average. Allergy levels are Poor, so use both rows when planning personal comfort.
Appleton offers a cool summer and mapped public life, while a long freezing season, allergies, humidity, storms, power, and the actual home determine comfort. For Appleton’s climate plan, choose Save, Compare, or Find my fit.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk, Weather Volatility
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
Used for Drought Risk
Checked 2026-07-13
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