Local weather forecast

Weather in Elk River, MN

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 55330

Overcast
Now57°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 52°
Rain chance72%
Wind11 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast57°30% rain
9 AMOvercast58°26% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby60°22% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby58°26% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby57°25% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby56°23% rain
2 PMLight drizzle54°58% rain
3 PMLight drizzle52°63% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby53°26% rain
5 PMOvercast55°23% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy55°16% rain
7 PMOvercast56°24% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 52°Overcast
Rain 72%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
66° 55°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 72%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
74° 57°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity90%
Pressure30.11 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph SE
Wind gusts28 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:06 AM
Sunset07:04 PM
Moonrise06:51 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 60°F
Coolest hour3 PM · 52°F
Highest rain chance3 PM · 63%
Strongest gusts3 PM · 31 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 63% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

55°F, 16% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 63%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Elk River

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

Elk River is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.30°N latitude and 93.57°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.

Elk River weather today

Overcast and 57°F in Elk River, MN. Today's high is 63°F with a 72% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 28 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 30.11 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elk River

Sunrise is at 07:06 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 66°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 72%.

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