Appleton, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 33.4 °F (low) to 54.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.7 Inches. Appleton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 °F | 21.7 °F | 0.69 in. |
| February | 6.4 °F | 26.2 °F | 0.73 in. |
| March | 19.5 °F | 38.6 °F | 1.31 in. |
| April | 32.8 °F | 55.4 °F | 2.42 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 69.0 °F | 3.09 in. |
| June | 57.1 °F | 78.7 °F | 4.02 in. |
| July | 60.6 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.04 in. |
| August | 57.6 °F | 80.5 °F | 3.49 in. |
| September | 48.9 °F | 73.9 °F | 2.62 in. |
| October | 35.8 °F | 58.8 °F | 2.38 in. |
| November | 22.7 °F | 41.9 °F | 1.11 in. |
| December | 10.1 °F | 27.4 °F | 0.75 in. |
| Annual | 33.4 °F | 54.6 °F | 26.65 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |