What is today's weather forecast for Coates, MN?

Today's forecast for Coates shows a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain, mainly before 5am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Coates, MN?

The 7-day forecast for Coates shows highs from 20 to 34 degrees and lows from -2 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Coates, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Coates this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (70% chance), Friday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Coates weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Coates forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Coates, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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37°F
Feels Like 29°F

Humidity 61% Dew Point 25°F Wind S 11 MPH Gusts 20 Barometer 29.52 in.

Visibility 12.4 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.8 mi. SSE of central Coates
at 6:15 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

90%

ThuDec 18

70%

-2

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 20°F to 34°F. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 28°F and lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1929 - An icestorm in western New York State resulted in much damage and hardship. A Buffalo report stated, "one was kept awake by the breaking limbs, which snapped off with a report much louder than a rifle shot."

Coates, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: Rain, mainly before 5am. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A slight chance of rain before 9am, then snow likely. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 5pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 14 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature rising to near 27 by noon, then falling to around 20 during the remainder of the day. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 22 by 4am. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

About Coates, MN

Coates is a town in the U.S. state of Minnesota located west of the Upper Mississippi River on the exurban fringe in central Dakota County. U.S. Highway 52 connects north to the city of Saint Paul, while County Road 46 draws east–west to nearby suburban cities. The population was 161 at the 2010 census. It is named for Civil War Captain Henry C. Coates who served in the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Major employers are in trucking, moving and recycling services. The city is popular among people from the Twin Cities for the House of Coates, a burger restaurant opened in 1962. St. Agatha's Catholic Church serves as city hall. Originally a rural post office hub in the 1900s, the U.S. Postal Service now designates addresses as part of the larger nearby city of Rosemount. The city of Coates was officially incorporated in 1953 at the northwest corner of Vermillion Township.

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