Local weather forecast

Weather in Mankato, MN

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 56001, 56003

Light rain shower
Now57°F

Light rain shower

High / Low60° / 53°
Rain chance84%
Wind14 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain shower57°45% rain
9 AMLight rain shower55°45% rain
10 AMLight drizzle53°64% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby53°43% rain
12 PMLight drizzle53°60% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby53°35% rain
2 PMOvercast54°31% rain
3 PMOvercast56°31% rain
4 PMOvercast58°28% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby58°31% rain
6 PMLight rain shower57°46% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby56°36% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
60° 53°Overcast
Rain 84%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
68° 55°Overcast
Rain 81%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Fog
74° 58°Fog
Rain 18%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity87%
Pressure30.09 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph SSE
Wind gusts31 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:07 AM
Sunset07:06 PM
Moonrise06:53 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 58°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance3 AM · 77%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 35 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 64% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

58°F, 31% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 64%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Mankato

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

Mankato is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.16°N latitude and 94.00°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.

Mankato weather today

Light rain shower and 57°F in Mankato, MN. Today's high is 60°F with a 84% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 31 mph. Relative humidity is 87%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Mankato

Sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 07:06 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 68°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 81%.

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