County in Minnesota

Hennepin County Weather Forecast

Hennepin County weather: 72°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 72°F now🕔 10:04 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 1.3 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

⛅ 80° / 61°

Partly cloudy · 4% rain · wind 14 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 86° / 57°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 10 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 8.9/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.2
Outdoors9.2
Beach day8
Swimming7.1
Hiking9.2
Running8.5
Cycling9
Camping8.9
Fishing9.1
Photography9.3
Stargazing8.1
Family time9.2
Driving8.9
Flying out8.8

Active alerts for Hennepin County

⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 102°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 72°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 81% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hennepin County?

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 10:04 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 21, 2026 at 10:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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