Mississippi River Weather Forecast
Mississippi River weather: 57°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mississippi River is a river in Minnesota. Mississippi River is a river known as the main stem of the US drainage basin.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Mississippi River with clear. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 47°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Mississippi River is 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 Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Voyageurs National Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 67°F is 10.3°F below the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mississippi River today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Mississippi River right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:47 PM, Sep 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mississippi River
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 1% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 47° | 1% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 55° | 55% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 9% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 59° | 67% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 61° | 23% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 59° | 29% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 59° | 43% · 1,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 48° | 33% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 44° | 25% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 46° | 21% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 51° | 23% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 56° / 45° | 17% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 40° | 16% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 45° | 23% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 48° | 17% | 13 mph | 4 |
Climate in Mississippi River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 9° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 15° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 27° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 70° | 49° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 60° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 84° | 66° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 63° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 58° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 45° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 44° | 30° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 18° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Mississippi River
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Air quality and pollen in Mississippi River
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Mississippi River
Go in 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mississippi River?
Mississippi River is a river in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 44.9778, -93.265. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mississippi River right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mississippi River?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Mississippi River, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mississippi River in?
Mississippi River observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 8:47 PM.
What are the top things to do in Mississippi River?
Popular options include 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 (rivers) - 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 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
