Weather in Knife River, MN
Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 55609
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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58°43% rain56°36% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 43%.
It feels like 56°F with winds near 6 mph.
65°F, 12% rain chance and 7 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 15 mph.
Current temperature is 59°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 43%.
UV index is 2.
Local weather characteristics in Knife 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.
Knife River is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 46.95°N latitude and 91.78°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.
Knife River weather today
Overcast and 59°F in Knife River, MN. Today's high is 65°F with a 47% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 30.16 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Knife River
Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 68°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 20%.