Elk River weather
At 8:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (54°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Elk River sits 273 m (896 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Elk River, Minnesota, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Elk River weather
Is it raining in Elk River right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Elk River this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–18° and lows of 5–14°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Elk River lately?
In the past 7 days, Elk River had 4 rainy days and 27.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Elk River?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Elk River weather by month
When is the best time to visit Elk River?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Elk River is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -6°C (20°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Elk River?
June is the wettest month, with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 14 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Elk River?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -6°C (20°F) and lows of -16°C (3°F).
Does Elk River have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 109 mm (4.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months