Minneapolis, MN Weather
Minneapolis hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is about 11°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 80°F (27°C).
Current conditions in detail
Minneapolis weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Minneapolis looks sunny, with a high of 92° and an overnight low of 67°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 13 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Minneapolis 14-day forecast
About the weather in Minneapolis
Located in Minnesota, United States, Minneapolis experiences a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 83°F (28°C) in July and dip to about 24°F (-4°C) in January, with around 37.0 inches (940 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Minneapolis weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 24°F (-4°C)
- Record high: 99°F (37°C) · Record low: -37°F (-38°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 23 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 83°F (28°C) and overnight lows stay near 64°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 24°F (-4°C) and lows around 8°F (-13°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 99°F (37°C) and dropped as low as -37°F (-38°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.1 inches (129 mm) of rain over 12 days, while January is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 23 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Minneapolis is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Minneapolis runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Minneapolis stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (15°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Minneapolis is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 27°F (-3°C) and nights around 10°F (-12°C); expect showers on roughly 18 days across the season, plus around 13 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Minneapolis by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 8° | 5 | 1.0 in | 5.6 h/day | 77% |
| February | 28° | 8° | 6 | 1.2 in | 7.7 h/day | 72% |
| March | 43° | 24° | 8 | 2.1 in | 8.1 h/day | 67% |
| April | 54° | 34° | 11 | 3.3 in | 8.5 h/day | 66% |
| May | 69° | 49° | 12 | 5.1 in | 10.4 h/day | 65% |
| June | 80° | 60° | 11 | 4.5 in | 12.2 h/day | 65% |
| July | 83° | 64° | 10 | 4.1 in | 12.8 h/day | 70% |
| August | 80° | 62° | 11 | 4.7 in | 11.0 h/day | 72% |
| September | 74° | 57° | 10 | 3.5 in | 9.6 h/day | 71% |
| October | 58° | 42° | 10 | 3.6 in | 7.3 h/day | 69% |
| November | 43° | 29° | 8 | 2.0 in | 5.8 h/day | 72% |
| December | 30° | 15° | 8 | 1.9 in | 4.6 h/day | 77% |