Water Temperature of the Fox River in Appleton, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 3:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Appleton
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 778 feet
Nearest Address:
1255 Covenant Ln
Appleton, WI 54915
Outagamie County
GPS Coordinates: 44.2511, -88.3644
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Wolf River, New London, WI (21 mi)
Fox River, Green Bay, WI (26 mi)
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Manitowoc River , Manitowoc, WI (33.7 mi)
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Oconto River, Gillett, WI (42.5 mi)
Oconto River, Oconto, WI (46.1 mi)
Red River, Morgan, WI (50.6 mi)
Peshtigo River, Peshtigo, WI (62.9 mi)
Weather for Appleton, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 61°F
L: 41°F

Mon
H: 60°F
L: 46°F

Tue
H: 56°F
L: 44°F

Wed
H: 56°F
L: 40°F

Thu
H: 50°F
L: 38°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 117 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 9:32 PM
Moonset: 3:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:53 AM - 11:23 AM9:02 PM - 11:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:22 PM - 3:52 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:46PM CDT until April 30 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Waushara and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River at New London. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.1 feet, Floodwaters begin to cover portions of West Wolf River Avenue downstream of New London. Widespread lowland flooding is occurring from New London to Fremont. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 8.2 feet Saturday, May 2. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:46PM CDT until May 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Waushara and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Floodwaters begin to approach homes near the river in the Shiocton area. This mainly includes homes along Island and Mill Streets. Many seasonal structures are surrounded by water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:10 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:10 AM CDT Saturday was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Thursday morning and continue falling to 10.1 feet Saturday, May 2. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:46PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wolf River at Lake Poygan affecting Waushara and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River at New London affecting Waupaca, Outagamie and Winnebago Counties. Wolf River near Shiocton affecting Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie Counties. For the Lower Wolf River...including Shiocton, New London, Lake Poygan...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Wolf River at Lake Poygan. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Several inches of water may be surrounding low-lying structures along Lake Poygan and upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont. Local communities from Lake Poygan upstream along the Wolf River to Fremont may consider or already have in effect no wake advisories to protect the shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 5.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Saturday was 5.2 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:27 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fox River at Oshkosh. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 7.5 feet, Water begins to approach area businesses and structures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Saturday was 7.7 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:27 PM
Expires: Sun April 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 3.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Saturday was 3.9 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 3.7 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grb The next statement will be issued Sunday afternoon by 100 PM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 9:32 PM
Moonset: 3:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:53 AM - 11:23 AM9:02 PM - 11:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:22 PM - 3:52 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 10:15 PM
Moonset: 3:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:37 AM - 12:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM3:29 AM - 4:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 10:56 PM
Moonset: 4:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:19 AM - 12:49 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:37 PM - 6:07 PM3:47 AM - 5:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 11:39 PM
Moonset: 4:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:01 AM - 1:31 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:44 AM - 2:14 PM
Minor Periods
6:50 PM - 8:20 PM4:24 AM - 5:54 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
