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Minneapolis Weather Forecast

Minneapolis weather: 71°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 71°F now🕔 9:04 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 430.000

Next 48 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 AM🌤️71°0%11 mph
10 AM🌤️74°0%12 mph
11 AM🌤️75°0%14 mph
12 PM🌤️77°0%14 mph
1 PM🌤️79°0%14 mph
2 PM🌤️81°0%14 mph
3 PM🌤️82°0%13 mph
4 PM🌤️82°0%12 mph
5 PM🌤️82°0%12 mph
6 PM🌤️82°0%11 mph
7 PM🌙80°0%8 mph
8 PM☁️78°0%7 mph
9 PM☁️77°0%6 mph
10 PM☁️76°0%5 mph
11 PM🌙73°0%4 mph
12 AM🌙70°0%4 mph
1 AM🌙68°0%3 mph
2 AM🌙66°0%5 mph
3 AM🌙64°0%4 mph
4 AM🌙63°0%5 mph
5 AM🌙61°0%4 mph
6 AM🌙60°0%5 mph
7 AM☀️59°0%5 mph
8 AM☀️63°0%8 mph
9 AM☀️66°0%9 mph
10 AM☀️70°0%8 mph
11 AM☀️73°0%10 mph
12 PM☀️76°0%10 mph
1 PM☀️77°0%11 mph
2 PM☀️78°0%10 mph
3 PM☀️79°0%10 mph
4 PM☀️80°0%10 mph
5 PM☀️79°0%9 mph
6 PM☀️78°0%9 mph
7 PM🌙76°0%8 mph
8 PM🌙72°0%6 mph
9 PM🌙68°0%5 mph
10 PM🌙66°0%4 mph
11 PM🌙66°0%5 mph
12 AM🌙67°0%6 mph
1 AM🌙67°0%5 mph
2 AM🌙68°0%4 mph
3 AM🌙66°0%3 mph
4 AM🌙65°0%3 mph
5 AM🌙64°0%2 mph
6 AM🌙64°0%2 mph
7 AM☀️64°0%3 mph
8 AM☀️66°0%3 mph

Best time to go outside today

9 AM - 12 PM · comfort score 8.8/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Weather in Minneapolis right now

🌤️
71°F
Mainly clear · feels like 71°F
Humidity70%
Wind11 mph WNW
Gusts22 mph
UV index2.2 · Low
Cloud cover22%
Pressure985 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 17 mi
Air quality43 · Good
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset8:01 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 97%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:04 AM, Aug 26 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Sep 3: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Sep 4: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Active alerts for Minneapolis

⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Sep 3: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Sep 4: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is a city in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 44.9778, -93.265. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Minneapolis right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?

July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Minneapolis, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Minneapolis in?

Minneapolis observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 9:04 AM.

How many people live in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis has a population of approximately 430.000.

What are the top things to do in Minneapolis?

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 (cities-us) - 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 26, 2026 at 9:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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