Minneapolis Weather Forecast
Minneapolis weather: 42°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Minneapolis?
Yes - rain is likely in Minneapolis today.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,5 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat.
The next 7 days carry about 2 times a normal week's rain for October (1,5 in against 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Minneapolis
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 48° / 42° | 99% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 44° | 86% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 50° | 83% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 49° | 83% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 46° | 35% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 49° | 47% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 54° / 51° | 28% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 50° | 42% | 14 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 49° | 40% · 0,9 in | 16 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌨️ Snow | 53° / 40° | 24% · 3,0 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌨️ Snow | 40° / 31° | 15% · 0,6 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Snow | 38° / 31° | 12% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 39° / 31° | 6% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 32° | 13% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 38° | 26% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 34° | 23% | 10 mph | 1 |
What this means for Minneapolis
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 48°F is 14°F below the 62°F typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 91°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 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 42°F (6°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
May, 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 1:04 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 27, 2026 at 1:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
