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

Today's forecast for Orono shows a low of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain, mainly before 4am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Orono shows highs from 19 to 34 degrees and lows from -2 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Orono, MN this week?

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

How accurate is the Orono weather forecast?

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Orono, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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39°F
Feels Like 34°F

Humidity 64% Dew Point 28°F Wind SE 7 MPH Gusts 11 Barometer 28.48 in.

Report from a personal weather station 3.1 mi. SW of central Orono
at 6:35 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

Significant warming trend with high temperatures climbing from 24°F to 30°F, reaching a high of 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 13°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."

Orono, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow likely, mainly between 9am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 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 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, 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 -14. 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 14. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature rising to near 25 by 11am, then falling to around 17 during the remainder of the day. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 0. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Sunny, with a high near 19. 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 23. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North 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 Orono, MN

Orono ( OR-ə-noh, OR-noh) is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It is a suburb of Minneapolis located about 16 miles (26 km) to the west on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka. The population was 8,315 at the 2020 census. The city was named after Orono, Maine by early resident George A. Brackett. Orono is the largest municipality by area on Lake Minnetonka and is largely residential.

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