Appleton, United States — Weather in December 2026

Monthly climate averages for Appleton, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental
1.5 /10
Poor

December is a poor month in Appleton

Climate Overview

Appleton, United States in December has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -0.1°C (32°F).

This month falls at the beginning of Winter. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Daily highs in December gradually drop from around 2°C (35°F) at the start to 0°C (31°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 5.0h of sunshine at the start of December, decreasing to 3.9h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 1th, averaging 2.1°C (36°F).

Compared to November, this month is about 7°C cooler with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures begin dropping heading into January.

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Monthly December Averages

Temperature
0°C / -7°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -12°C
Rain
8 days · 48 mm
Sunshine
4.8h / day
Humidity
76% — Humid
Wind
22 km/h
Wind Direction
W (260°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
8.9 h
Cloud Cover
71%
Clear Sky Days
1.5
UV Index
1.8 — Low
Dew Point
-7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 31%
Snow Days
10 days · 19.7 cm
Frost Days
28 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C -12°C -16°C 151015202531
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Daily Precipitation

0 mm 2 mm 4 mm 6 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 2h 4h 6h 8h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 6 12 18 24 30 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:24
Daylight 8.9h
Sunset 16:17

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of 0°C (32°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks.

Rain usually comes in shorter passing showers rather than all-day rain.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -10°C
Feels Like
-8°C / -15°C
Rain
7days (37 mm) Good
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
2.1 Moderate
Snow Days
10days
View Details
February
Poor
Temp
0°C / -10°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -15°C
Rain
6days (39 mm) Good
Sun
7h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
3.3 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
View Details
March
Poor
Temp
6°C / -3°C
Feels Like
2°C / -8°C
Rain
9days (76 mm) Wet
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
4.1 Moderate
Snow Days
7days
View Details
April
Poor
Temp
12°C / 2°C
Feels Like
9°C / -2°C
Rain
12days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
5.1 High
Snow Days
5days
View Details
May best
Good
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
18°C / 6°C
Rain
11days (91 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
6 High
View Details
June best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 16°C
Feels Like
26°C / 15°C
Rain
11days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
6.6 High
View Details
July best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 18°C
Feels Like
29°C / 19°C
Rain
10days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
6.8 High
View Details
August best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 17°C
Feels Like
27°C / 18°C
Rain
10days (94 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
6.1 High
View Details
September best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 14°C
Feels Like
22°C / 13°C
Rain
9days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
5 Moderate
View Details
October
Fair
Temp
15°C / 8°C
Feels Like
12°C / 4°C
Rain
10days (77 mm) Wet
Sun
7h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
3.4 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
View Details
November
Poor
Temp
7°C / 0°C
Feels Like
3°C / -4°C
Rain
7days (53 mm) Good
Sun
6h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
2.2 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
View Details
December
Poor
Temp
0°C / -7°C
Feels Like
-5°C / -12°C
Rain
8days (48 mm) Wet
Sun
4.8h Fair
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
10days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status
January -3°C / -10°C -8°C / -15°C 7days (37 mm) Good 5.3h Fair 76% Humid 2.1 Moderate Poor View Details
February 0°C / -10°C -5°C / -15°C 6days (39 mm) Good 7h Good 73% Muggy 3.3 Moderate Poor View Details
March 6°C / -3°C 2°C / -8°C 9days (76 mm) Wet 7.7h Good 68% Muggy 4.1 Moderate Poor View Details
April 12°C / 2°C 9°C / -2°C 12days (93 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 68% Muggy 5.1 High Poor View Details
May best 19°C / 9°C 18°C / 6°C 11days (91 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 68% Muggy 6 High Good View Details
June best 25°C / 16°C 26°C / 15°C 11days (102 mm) Wet 11.5h Excellent 68% Muggy 6.6 High Excellent View Details
July best 27°C / 18°C 29°C / 19°C 10days (102 mm) Wet 12.3h Excellent 71% Muggy 6.8 High Excellent View Details
August best 26°C / 17°C 27°C / 18°C 10days (94 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 72% Muggy 6.1 High Excellent View Details
September best 23°C / 14°C 22°C / 13°C 9days (66 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 74% Muggy 5 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 15°C / 8°C 12°C / 4°C 10days (77 mm) Wet 7h Good 71% Muggy 3.4 Moderate Fair View Details
November 7°C / 0°C 3°C / -4°C 7days (53 mm) Good 6h Fair 71% Muggy 2.2 Moderate Poor View Details
December 0°C / -7°C -5°C / -12°C 8days (48 mm) Wet 4.8h Fair 76% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm coatThermal base layersScarf & glovesUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

December is typically poor for visiting Appleton, with average highs of 0°C (32°F) and around 8 rainy days. Appleton, United States in December has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -0.1°C (32°F).
Appleton typically sees around 8 rainy days in December with 48 mm (1.9 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Appleton during December are cold, averaging -7°C (20°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -7°C (20°F) in December, we recommend: Warm coat, Thermal base layers, Scarf & gloves, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
December is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Appleton. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Appleton during December is 2 (low). No special sun protection is needed.
Appleton gets approximately 9 hours of daylight per day in December, with around 5 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Appleton typically sees around 10 snow days in December with roughly 20 cm (8 in) of snowfall.

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