Brainerd, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Brainerd weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Brainerd.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Brainerd
What is the weather usually like in Brainerd?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -2°F average low
- 30.6 inprecipitation per year · 778 mm
- 48.2 insnowfall per year · 122 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Brainerd: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BRAINERD, MN US (USC00210939), adjusted for the elevation of Brainerd.
Brainerd weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Brainerd through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 4 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:27 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 50 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:33 AM | 6:32 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 28 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 40 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Brainerd?
Brainerd has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -2°F (-19°C).
It gets about 30.6 inches (778 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Brainerd is June to September. At 1,217 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Brainerd
What is the hottest month in Brainerd?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Brainerd?
January, with an average low of -2°F (-19°C).
How much does it rain in Brainerd?
About 30.6 inches (778 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Brainerd?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Brainerd?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Brainerd have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Brainerd in November?
Highs average 38°F and lows 21°F, with about 1.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Brainerd?
Around 7:17 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Brainerd weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Brainerd.
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