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Minnesota Weather Forecast

Minnesota weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 69°F now🕔 1:03 AM local📅 Best: July, August and September👥 5.7 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 91° / 69°

Drizzle · 46% rain · wind 14 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 98° / 73°

Light drizzle · 31% rain · wind 11 mph

Best time to go outside today

8 AM - 11 AM · comfort score 9.1/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.8
Outdoors9.8
Beach day8.3
Swimming8.5
Hiking9.8
Running9.3
Cycling9.7
Camping9.7
Fishing8.6
Photography8.7
Stargazing9.9
Family time9.8
Driving9.7
Flying out9.7

Active alerts for Minnesota

⚠️Sun, Aug 30: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: extreme heat, 100°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Sep 3: heavy rain, 2,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 65% 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 1:03 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 26, 2026 at 1:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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