Minneapolis Weather Forecast
Minneapolis weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Minneapolis
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 38 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,6 in, 0,9 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Minneapolis
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌦️ Light rain | 62° / 58° | 100% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 56° | 23% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 53° | 3% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 53° | 3% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 3% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 51° | 1% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 54° | 4% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 55° | 5% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 61° | 13% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 55° | 17% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 49° | 15% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 45° | 28% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 51° | 23% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 52° | 26% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 64° | 19% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 59° | 27% | 9 mph | 4 |
What this means for Minneapolis
Today is much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 62°F is 15.5°F below the 77°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
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.
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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 60°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 9 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 1:01 PM.
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 September 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
