Geography of Mississippi River
Geography of Mississippi River: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mississippi River
Minneapolis is 0 mi to the north, Hennepin County is 0 mi to the north, Itasca State Park is 182 mi to the north-west and Tettegouche State Park is 191 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 44°58′40.1″N 93°15′54″W (44.9778, -93.265)
Quick facts about Mississippi River
| Type | River |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°58′40.1″N 93°15′54″W (44.9778, -93.265) |
| Length | 2.340 mi |
| Known for | the main stem of the US drainage basin |
| Local time | 3:09 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Mississippi River is a river in Minnesota. Mississippi River is a river known as the main stem of the US drainage basin.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Mississippi River with overcast. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 66°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Mississippi River is July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 9°F.
Nearby highlights include Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Voyageurs National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 6.1°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mississippi River today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mississippi River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 9° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 15° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 27° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 70° | 49° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 60° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 84° | 66° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 62° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 58° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 45° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 44° | 30° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 18° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mississippi River?
Mississippi River is a river in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 44.9778, -93.265. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mississippi River right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mississippi River?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Mississippi River, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mississippi River in?
Mississippi River observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 3:09 AM.
What are the top things to do in Mississippi River?
Popular options include Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Voyageurs National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 3:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
