What is today's weather forecast for Cottage Grove, MN?

Today's forecast for Cottage Grove shows a high of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

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

The 7-day forecast for Cottage Grove shows highs from 21 to 40 degrees and lows from -4 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cottage Grove, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cottage Grove this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (30% chance), Sunday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Cottage Grove weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Cottage Grove 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.

Cottage Grove, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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23°F
Feels Like 23°F

Humidity 71% Dew Point 15°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.97 in.

Solar Rad 183 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 1.5 mi. E of central Cottage Grove
at 2:50 PM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

50%

-4

FriDec 19

30%

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

20%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 25°F to 21°F, reaching a high of 40°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 28°F with lows around 13°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

Cottage Grove, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 5am. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: Rain, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow between 7am and 8am, then a chance of snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 16 by 5pm. Breezy, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

About Cottage Grove, MN

Cottage Grove is a city 10 miles (16 km) south of Saint Paul in Washington County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. It lies on the north bank of the Mississippi River, north of the confluence with the St. Croix River. Cottage Grove and nearby suburbs form the southeast portion of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, the 16th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.69 million residents. Its population was 38,839 at the 2020 census. The city is linked by U.S. Highways 10 and 61 and has a comfortable commute to both downtowns and the I-494 Strip in Bloomington. Once a rural township known for the state's first creameries and wheat production, the area was served by rail lines, river shipping, and grist mills. 3M has operated a production facility in Cottage Grove since 1947.

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