Weather in Nelson, MN
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 56355
Light rain
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 87% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 47°F with winds near 17 mph.
53°F, 35% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 33 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 87%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Nelson
Minnesota has a strongly continental climate with warm summers, very cold winters and large seasonal temperature swings. Thunderstorms are common in the warm season.
Nelson is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.89°N latitude and 95.26°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.
Nelson weather today
Light rain and 54°F in Nelson, MN. Today's high is 58°F with a 94% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 33 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Nelson
Sunrise is at 07:13 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 68°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 42%.