Appleton, Wisconsin Weather
Appleton, Wisconsin — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Appleton, Outagamie County.
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About Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton’s landscape unfolds with the gentle grace of the Fox River Valley, its terrain shaped by the slow, deliberate carving of glaciers long past. It lies 5.8 miles north-north-east of Neenah, WI (from Neenah, WI: bearing 24°T), and is situated 1.8 miles south-east of Grand Chute. This land, fertile and welcoming, fostered an agricultural heritage that still echoes in the surrounding countryside, a quiet testament to the bounty of the earth. Historically, Appleton grew from a small settlement into a vibrant hub, fueled by the timber industry and later by paper mills that harnessed the power of the river, their smokestacks once piercing the wide, northern sky. The economy today, while diversified, still draws strength from its manufacturing roots and a burgeoning service sector, a steady hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth after a spring rain, a scent that has long been a part of Appleton's character. The cultural spirit of Appleton is one of earnest engagement, a community that values education and the arts, evident in its lively downtown and the enduring presence of Lawrence University. Among its notable landmarks, the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center stands as a modern beacon, while the Paper Discovery Center offers a tangible connection to its industrial past. The city’s commitment to learning is also seen in its public library system, a place where stories are nurtured. While Appleton may not boast professional sports dynasties, its residents rally behind local teams with a shared sense of pride. The annual Appleton Arts Festival draws creative energies from across the region, a vibrant explosion of color and sound. And for many, the quiet dignity of the Trout Museum of Art offers a different kind of spectacle, a space for reflection and appreciation, much like the hushed beauty of the woods in late autumn.
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| Location | Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 44.261931°N, 88.415385°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54911, 54914, 54912, 54913, 54915 |
| Area Code | 715 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Appleton, Wisconsin Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Appleton, Wisconsin, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Appleton includes coordinates 44.261931°N, 88.415385°W, situated in Outagamie County. ZIP code 54911, 54914, 54912, 54913, 54915. Telephone area code: 715. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
