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Appleton Weather in January

Appleton in January

The short of it: Appleton in January averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -11° · rain 107 mm · daylight 8 h 40 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

January in Appleton brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -11°, with about 107 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Appleton: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 40 min in mid-January, 25 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Appleton runs about middling and wetter than most in January. Glenwood, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

January in Appleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus December
3° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 40 min
Average wind
21 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GlenwoodNewfoundland and Labrador1 km W-2°-11°107 mm
GanderNewfoundland and Labrador18 km E-2°-10°106 mm
Norris ArmNewfoundland and Labrador30 km WNW-3°-12°102 mm
LewisporteNewfoundland and Labrador32 km NNW-2°-11°97 mm
EmbreeNewfoundland and Labrador38 km NNW-2°-11°96 mm
PeterviewNewfoundland and Labrador38 km WNW-2°-11°94 mm
BotwoodNewfoundland and Labrador40 km WNW-2°-11°91 mm
Birchy BayNewfoundland and Labrador42 km NNE-2°-10°92 mm

The Almanac · Appleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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The dead of winter in Appleton: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Appleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°107 mm21 km/h8 h 40 min✦
February-2°-11°100 mm20 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March1°-8°106 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-2°82 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May12°2°91 mm16 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June17°6°94 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°11°95 mm14 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August22°11°108 mm14 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September18°8°120 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°3°117 mm17 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November6°-1°115 mm19 km/h9 h 4 min✦
December1°-6°114 mm20 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Appleton in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Appleton in January?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Appleton: highs scarcely reach -2°, nights fall to -11°. Wet spells are common — about 107 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Appleton?

The Almanac gives January 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Appleton in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Appleton in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Appleton in January?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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