Things to Do in Hennepin County
Top things to do in Hennepin County: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Things to do in Hennepin County
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hennepin County.
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Coordinates: 44°58′40.1″N 93°15′54″W (44.9778, -93.265)
Weather in Hennepin County right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:20 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Best time to visit Hennepin County
Go in May, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Summary
Hennepin County is a county in Minnesota. Hennepin County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.3 million.
Right now it is 42°F (6°C) in Hennepin County with overcast. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 42°F to 48°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Hennepin County is May, 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 Mississippi River, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 48°F is 14°F below the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hennepin County today at 8.6/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hennepin County?
Hennepin County is a county in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 44.9778, -93.265. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hennepin County right now?
It is currently 42°F (6°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hennepin County?
May, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Hennepin County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hennepin County in?
Hennepin County observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 11:20 PM.
How many people live in Hennepin County?
Hennepin County has a population of approximately 1.3 million.
What are the top things to do in Hennepin County?
Popular options include Mississippi River, 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 (us-counties) - 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 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
