Minneapolis, Minnesota Weather
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Minneapolis weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Heavy Drizzle59%0.08″85°66°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast24%—83°65°-2°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast24%—88°63°+5°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers35%0.02″81°68°-7°
- MondayJun 8Drizzle64%0.11″78°66°-3°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast47%—90°68°+12°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast17%—91°73°+1°
PM2.5 at 10.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 11.5 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 45. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 45
- UV peak
- 4.7 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 14
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 10.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 11.5 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.93
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:59 AM
- Moonset
- 1:59 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Prairie lightning bugs rise
Minneapolis at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: May 16 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Minneapolis
SPC has placed Minneapolis in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
- TOMORROWMRGLMarginal Risk
- DAY 3NONENo severe risk
Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July stands as Minneapolis's warmest month with average temperatures around 74°F, while January claims the coldest spot at roughly 15°F. Precipitation follows its own seasonal pattern, peaking in June at 4.8 inches and dropping to its lowest point in February with just 0.9 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 0.9″ | 3 |
| February | 19° | 0.9″ | 3 |
| March | 32° | 1.6″ | 5 |
| April | 46° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| May | 59° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| June | 69° | 4.8″ | 8 |
| July | 74° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| August | 71° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| September | 63° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| October | 48° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| November | 33° | 1.7″ | 4 |
| December | 21° | 1.3″ | 4 |
Regional context
Minneapolis falls within the warm-summer humid continental climate zone, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions with other cities in this regional climate group.
Similar climates: St. Paul, MN, Rochester, MN, Duluth, MN, St. Cloud, MN, Bloomington, MN.
Naturalist notes
American robins typically begin their dawn chorus in earnest during late April, with males establishing territory as daylight hours stretch past 13 hours.
Sugar maple buds start swelling noticeably in early May when soil temperatures reach the mid-40s°F range.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Minneapolis?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-May in Minneapolis, while the season's first frost typically arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Minneapolis?
- June stands as the wettest month, delivering approximately 4.8 inches of rainfall, while the city's annual total reaches roughly 34 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Minneapolis?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, with averages around 74°F.
- What is the coldest month in Minneapolis?
- January brings the coldest conditions, averaging approximately 15°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Minneapolis?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can go into the ground around the last spring frost in mid-May, while heat-loving crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait another 1–2 weeks.
- How many rainy days does Minneapolis get?
- Minneapolis sees rain on about 66 days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Minneapolis?
- Minneapolis's USDA hardiness zone depends on average minimum winter temperatures; the USDA's online zone finder using the city's ZIP code provides the current official designation.
Climate
Minneapolis, Minnesota experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. Winter temperatures in January typically hover around 15°F, while July brings averages of 74°F — creating a substantial 59°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 34 inches, falling across roughly 66 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography drives the climate patterns here: the city's latitude of 45.0°N, nearby water bodies, and elevation all influence growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.