Minneapolis residents can expect a sunny outlook with comfortable temperatures, as the National Weather Service forecasts highs hovering in the low-to-mid 80s for much of this week. Today, the city will see a high near 83 degrees with light west southwest winds picking up from the northwest throughout the morning.
Those looking to savor the evening calm will be greeted by a mostly clear night and a low around 63, with the gentle north northwest wind diminishing after midnight, in a seamless handoff to tranquility. The weather stays consistent on Wednesday, promising more sun and a high also near 83, while a tranquil northeast wind wafts through at a mild 5 mph; Wednesday night will mimic Tuesday's pattern, with stars likely unobscured by clouds, and temperatures dipping to a mild 66 degrees, the National Weather Service reported.
However, the tranquility is forecasted to shift on Thursday when Minneapolis might witness a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-1 p.m., accompanied by partly sunny skies and a high near 86. The southerly winds will persist, setting the stage for a night where showers and thunderstorms are more likely, especially after 1 a.m., with the odds of precipitation at 60 percent and potential rainfall reaching a quarter inch, except in thunderstorms where it could be higher.
The wet spell is expected to continue into Friday with an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm throughout the day, bringing up to an inch of rainfall along with a high near 79 degrees, do remember those raincoats and umbrellas as you step out, the East wind will subtly remind the denizens of its presence at 5 to 10 mph. Looking towards the weekend, prospects brighten again: Friday night's 50 percent chance of thunderstorms sets the scene for a varied Saturday with only a slight chance of rain, a pleasant high of 78, and winds settling west northwest at a cool 5 to 10 mph, the East wind subtly reminding denizens of its presence at 5 to 10 mph.
For those planning outdoor activities on Sunday, be aware of a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, though skies should remain mostly sunny with a high of around 83 degrees. The evening will wrap up similarly, with minimal wind and a low of around 65. Looking ahead to Monday, there's a continuing trend of 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms under sunny skies and a warmer high of 85, according to predictions published by the National Weather Service on July 8th, 2025.
