Minnesota Weather Forecast
Minnesota weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Minnesota?
Yes - rain is likely in Minnesota today.
A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,8 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri and Sat.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for September (0,8 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Minnesota
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 58° | 73% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌧️ Rain | 63° / 55° | 96% · 0,6 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 55° | 90% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 6% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 51° | 10% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 47° | 6% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 47° | 8% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 56° | 17% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 51° | 19% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 20% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 59° | 20% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 60° | 18% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 66° | 20% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 49° | 29% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 45° | 26% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 24% | -- | — |
What this means for Minnesota
Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 66°F is 10.6°F below the 77°F typical for this month.
A 73% 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
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 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 Minnesota?
Minnesota is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 44.9537, -93.09. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Minnesota right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Minnesota?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Minnesota, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Minnesota in?
Minnesota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 8:40 AM.
How many people live in Minnesota?
Minnesota has a population of approximately 5.7 million.
What are the top things to do in Minnesota?
Popular options include Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Tettegouche State Park, Lake Superior, Mississippi River and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
What places are in Minnesota?
Minnesota covers 7 places in this atlas, including Voyageurs National Park, Itasca State Park, Minneapolis, Tettegouche State Park, Hennepin County and Lake Superior.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
