Mississippi River Map
Interactive map of Mississippi River with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
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 54°F (12°C) in Mississippi River with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 53°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 78%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mississippi River is July, August, September and October. 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 8°F.
Nearby highlights include Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Voyageurs National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is in line with the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mississippi River today at 9.7/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Mississippi River
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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 | 4:20 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Getting to Mississippi River
- Minneapolis · 0 mi · roughly 0 min driving
- Des Moines · 235 mi · roughly 5.4 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
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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 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mississippi River?
July, August, September and October 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 4:20 PM.
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 October 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
