Minnesota Weather Forecast
Minnesota weather: 70°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Minnesota
No snow is in the current forecast window for Minnesota.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February, March, November and December.
16-day forecast for Minnesota
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 11% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 62° | 12% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 61° | 0% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 60° | 7% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 90° / 65° | 15% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 67° | 13% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 65° | 4% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 59° | 19% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 60° | 19% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 79° / 66° | 21% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 65° | 13% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 96° / 67° | 29% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 71° | 26% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 76° | 26% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 103° / 74° | 16% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
Climate in Minnesota 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 | 22° | 8° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 15° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 46° | 27° | 2,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 69° | 49° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 60° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 83° | 66° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 62° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 59° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 46° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 44° | 30° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 18° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 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 8:05 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 August 21, 2026 at 8:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
