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Appleton Weather in January

Appleton in January

The short of it: Appleton in January averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain and about 9 h 12 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 12° · rain 3.3 in. · daylight 9 h 12 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

January in Appleton brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 12°, with about 3.3 in. of rain over the month. Appleton's coldest stretch of the year, 30° by day and 12° by night. Wet spells are common — about 3.3 in., the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 12 min in mid-January, 20 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Appleton runs cooler than most and drier than most in January. Union, 5 mi to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

January in Appleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
6° colder, 1.7 in. less rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 12 min
Average wind
10 mph

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UnionMaine5 mi SSW30°12°3.4 in.
CamdenMaine11 mi ESE30°13°3.7 in.
RockportMaine11 mi SE30°14°3.6 in.
JeffersonMaine11 mi WSW30°12°3.3 in.
WarrenMaine12 mi S30°14°3.5 in.
RocklandMaine15 mi SSE31°15°3.6 in.
BelfastMaine15 mi NE30°12°3.4 in.
WindsorMaine16 mi W30°11°3.1 in.

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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Appleton's coldest stretch of the year, 30° by day and 12° by night. Wet spells are common — about 3.3 in., the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Appleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°12°3.3 in.10 mph9 h 12 min✦
February33°13°3.3 in.11 mph10 h 23 min✦
March41°23°4.0 in.11 mph11 h 47 min✦
April52°34°4.6 in.10 mph13 h 24 min✦✦
May64°43°4.0 in.9 mph14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June73°52°3.8 in.8 mph15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July79°58°3.0 in.7 mph15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August78°57°3.3 in.6 mph14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September70°50°3.7 in.7 mph12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October58°40°5.4 in.9 mph10 h 54 min✦✦
November46°30°4.8 in.10 mph9 h 32 min✦
December35°20°5.0 in.10 mph8 h 52 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 -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Appleton's coldest stretch of the year, 30° by day and 12° by night. Wet spells are common — about 3.3 in., the 9th 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 June and September.

How long are the days in Appleton in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 9 h 12 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 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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