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
Fox River, Appleton, WI (2.9 mi)Plum Creek, Wrightstown, WI (10.3 mi)
East River, De Pere, WI (15.8 mi)
Fox River, Oshkosh, WI (18.6 mi)
Lake Winneconne, Winneconne, WI (19.8 mi)
Wolf River, New London, WI (21 mi)
Fox River, Green Bay, WI (26 mi)
Fond Du Lac River, Fond Du Lac, WI (31.8 mi)
Manitowoc River , Manitowoc, WI (33.7 mi)
Fox River, Berlin, WI (35.7 mi)
Kewaunee River, Kewaunee, WI (42.4 mi)
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

Fri
H: 45°F
L: 33°F

Sat
H: 52°F
L: 30°F

Sun
H: 58°F
L: 44°F

Mon
H: 64°F
L: 43°F

Tue
H: 54°F
L: 36°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 12:22 AM
Moonset: 5:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:28 AM - 2:58 PM
Minor Periods
7:58 PM - 9:28 PM4:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued May 1 at 1:23PM CDT until May 2 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 1:23 PM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Flood Warning issued May 1 at 9:58AM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 9:58 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 1:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... 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. * WHERE...Wolf River near Shiocton. * WHEN...Until Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, There is minor flooding in the Shiocton area including the city park and boat landing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM CDT Friday was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 9.1 feet Friday, May 08. - 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. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 100 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued May 1 at 10:07AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 10:07 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 1:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Fox River at Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 3.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Friday 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. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 115 AM CDT.
Flood Warning issued May 1 at 10:03AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 10:03 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 1:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River at Oshkosh affecting Winnebago County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * 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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 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. The next statement will be issued late tonight by 115 AM CDT.
Freeze Warning issued May 1 at 7:58AM CDT until May 2 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Fri May 1, 2026, 7:58 AM
Expires: Fri May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Fond du Lac, Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Rock, Dodge, and Jefferson Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 12:22 AM
Moonset: 5:15 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:28 AM - 2:58 PM
Minor Periods
7:58 PM - 9:28 PM4:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 1:08 AM
Moonset: 5:41 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:38 AM - 3:08 AM1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Minor Periods
9:04 PM - 10:34 PM5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 1:56 AM
Moonset: 6:13 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:26 AM - 3:56 AM2:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM5:43 AM - 7:13 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 2:45 AM
Moonset: 6:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:15 AM - 4:45 AM2:55 PM - 5:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:22 AM - 7:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 3:37 AM
Moonset: 7:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:07 AM - 5:37 AM3:46 PM - 6:16 PM
Minor Periods
7:09 AM - 8:39 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
