Local weather forecast

Weather in Cottage Grove, MN

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 55016

Overcast
Now56°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 54°
Rain chance58%
Wind12 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast56°19% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby56°24% rain
12 PMLight drizzle55°38% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby55°24% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby56°20% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby54°32% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby55°28% rain
5 PMOvercast56°18% rain
6 PMOvercast58°16% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby57°20% rain
8 PMOvercast57°18% rain
9 PMOvercast56°19% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 54°Overcast
Rain 58%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
67° 56°Overcast
Rain 15%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
75° 55°Sunny
Rain 9%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity72%
Pressure30.14 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph SE
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:03 AM
Sunset07:02 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour9 AM · 59°F
Coolest hour3 PM · 54°F
Highest rain chance12 PM · 38%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 38%.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

58°F, 16% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 38%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Cottage Grove

Minnesota has a strongly continental climate with warm summers, very cold winters and large seasonal temperature swings. Thunderstorms are common in the warm season.

Cottage Grove is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.83°N latitude and 92.94°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Cottage Grove weather today

Overcast and 56°F in Cottage Grove, MN. Today's high is 59°F with a 58% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 72%, pressure is 30.14 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cottage Grove

Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 67°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 15%.

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