Local weather forecast

Weather in Rochester, MN

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 55901, 55902, 55904, 55905 + more

Overcast
Now55°F

Overcast

High / Low60° / 51°
Rain chance47%
Wind11 mph
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Next hours

NowOvercast55°32% rain
9 AMOvercast53°25% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby57°17% rain
11 AMLight rain shower54°34% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby53°24% rain
1 PMOvercast54°17% rain
2 PMOvercast54°16% rain
3 PMOvercast54°17% rain
4 PMOvercast54°19% rain
5 PMOvercast53°22% rain
6 PMCloudy53°22% rain
7 PMOvercast51°29% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
60° 51°Overcast
Rain 47%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Mist
61° 53°Mist
Rain 68%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
67° 58°Overcast
Rain 15%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity94%
Pressure30.15 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph SE
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:47 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour10 AM · 57°F
Coolest hour7 PM · 51°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 51%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 28 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Rochester

Forecast high60°F -7°
Forecast low51°F -5°
Rain chance47% -53 pts
YesterdayPatchy rain possible
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 34%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

54°F, 16% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

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

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 34%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Rochester

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

Rochester is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.02°N latitude and 92.47°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.

Rochester weather today

Overcast and 55°F in Rochester, MN. Today's high is 60°F with a 47% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rochester

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 61°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.

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