Minneapolis, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Minneapolis weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Minneapolis.
This week in Minneapolis
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Minneapolis
What is the weather usually like in Minneapolis?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 34.3 inprecipitation per year · 872 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Minneapolis: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS, MN US (USC00214884), adjusted for the elevation of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Minneapolis through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 30 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:24 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| August | 6:13 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:33 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Minneapolis?
Minneapolis has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-14°C).
It gets about 34.3 inches (872 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Minneapolis is June to September. At 866 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 Minneapolis
What is the hottest month in Minneapolis?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Minneapolis?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Minneapolis?
About 34.3 inches (872 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Minneapolis?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Minneapolis?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Minneapolis have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Minneapolis in November?
Highs average 39°F and lows 27°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Minneapolis?
Around 7:09 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Minneapolis weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Minneapolis.
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