Rochester, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
61°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 61°F | Rain Showers Likely | 9 mph NE | 64% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 12 mph NE | 22% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy | 14 mph NE | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 mph NE | 4% |
| Monday | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 18% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 mph E | 10% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph E | 5% |
| Tuesday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph E | 1% |
| Wednesday | 64°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph E | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SE | 7% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph SE | 9% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph SE | 4% |
| Friday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph SE | 3% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SE | 7% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rochester, MN
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 6
Growing season
159 days
Hardiness zone
4b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rochester Intl Ap, Mn (5.6 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.