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

Today's forecast for Ely shows a low of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of sprinkles before 10pm, then a chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 5am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Ely shows highs from 34 to 37 degrees and lows from 17 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ely, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ely this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (30% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Ely weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ely 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.

Ely, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

41°F
Feels Like 38°F

Humidity 69% Dew Point 32°F Wind SSE 4 MPH Gusts 6 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.4 miles SSE of central Ely
at 8:04 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

30%

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

50%

ThuNov 20

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 34°F to 37°F. Some precipitation possible with wintry mix on at least one day.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 34°F with lows around 18°F.

This Date in Weather History

1964 - With the help of a fresh three inch cover of snow, the temperature at Ely, NV, dipped to 15 degrees below zero to establish an all-time record low for the month of November. That record of -15 degrees was later equalled on the 19th of November in 1985.

Ely, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: A chance of sprinkles before 10pm, then a chance of showers, mainly between 10pm and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a temperature rising to near 41 by noon, then falling to around 34 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

About Ely, MN

Ely ( EE-lee) is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,268 at the 2020 census. Located on the Vermilion iron range, Ely once had several iron ore mines. It is an entry point for campers and canoers into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada's Quetico Provincial Park wilderness area. The International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center are nearby. Ely's main street has nature outfitters, outdoor clothing stores, and restaurants. MN 1, MN 169, and County Road 21 (Central Avenue) are Ely's main routes. The city is 16 mi (26 km) south of the Canadian border and is within the Superior National Forest.

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