What is the weather in Independence, MN 55359 right now?

The latest observation from Minneapolis - Flying Cloud Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/28/2026, 10:05 PM CDT.

Will it rain in Independence, MN 55359 in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Independence, MN 55359?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 5 to Nov 6) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs near 51°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Independence, MN 55359 today?

Sunrise is about 7:48 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:08 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Independence, MN 55359?

At Delano, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 58°F and the normal low is 37°F.

Checked Oct 28, 2026

Independence, MN 55359 Weather

It is 55°F and clear in Independence, MN 55359, observed at 10:05 PM CDT. Tonight: Mostly Clear, low 39°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Independence, MN 55359 current weather

55°F

Clear

H -- / L 39°Feels like 55°

No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Minneapolis - Flying Cloud Airport (15.7 mi away), 10/28/2026, 10:05 PM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/28/2026, 7:22 PM PT

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10-day forecast

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Today10/28Low 39°High
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Clear
Thu10/29Low 38°High 56°
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny
Fri10/30Low 42°High 56°
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Sat10/3137% chance of precipitationLow 49°High 57°
Saturday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 57. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Chance Rain Showers
Sun11/110% chance of precipitationLow 52°High 62°
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Cloudy
Mon11/267% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 61°
Monday: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night: Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Chance Rain Showers
Tue11/349% chance of precipitationLow 47°High 60°
Tuesday: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Chance Rain Showers
Wed11/440% chance of precipitationLow High 55°
Wednesday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Thu11/5Model blend17% chance of precipitationLow 34°High 51°
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 51°. Low that night near 34°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Fri11/6Model blend11% chance of precipitationLow 34°High 51°
Friday: Partly cloudy. High near 51°. Low that night near 34°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 44.994, -93.696 from the NWS MPX office, updated 10/28/2026, 7:22 PM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KCFE (Buffalo Muni, 14 mi), model run 10/28/2026, 9:00 PM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now52°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
12 AM50°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
1 AM47°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
2 AM45°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
3 AM45°Mostly Clear0%5 mph
4 AM43°Mostly Clear0%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

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NEXRAD (up to 24 hours) and GOES

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Independence, MN 55359 right now?: The latest observation from Minneapolis - Flying Cloud Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/28/2026, 10:05 PM CDT.
Will it rain in Independence, MN 55359 in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Independence, MN 55359?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 5 to Nov 6) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs near 51°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Independence, MN 55359 today?: Sunrise is about 7:48 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:08 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Independence, MN 55359?: At Delano, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 58°F and the normal low is 37°F.

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid): 0.01 in
Snow: 0.00 in
Ice: 0.00 in

Nearby hazards

Minnesota hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast today (Northern Twin Cities Metro): 58ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Northern Twin Cities Metro): 33GoodPM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Hennepin County, week of 10/20/2026

100% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:48 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 21 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 90% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:17 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:39 PM
Moonrise: 7:22 PM
Moonset: 11:07 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 58°, low 37°. 1991 to 2020 normals at Delano, 5 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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