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

Today's forecast for Paynesville shows a high of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

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

The 7-day forecast for Paynesville shows highs from 5 to 29 degrees and lows from -6 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Paynesville, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Paynesville this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (50% chance), Friday (80% chance), Saturday (40% chance), Monday (40% chance), Tuesday (70% chance), Wednesday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Paynesville weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Paynesville 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.

Paynesville, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

10°F
Feels Like -8°F

Humidity 66% Dew Point 1°F Wind S 18 MPH Gusts 23 Barometer 29.96 in.

Solar Rad 26 w/m² Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 1.4 mi. SW of central Paynesville
at 3:35 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

FriDec 5

80%

SatDec 6

30%

-6

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

40%

TueDec 9

30%

WedDec 10

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 17°F, reaching 29°F before cooling to 5°F, then recovering to 20°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 26°F with lows around 10°F.

This Date in Weather History

1786 - The first of two great early December storms began. The storm produced 18 inches of snow at Morristown NJ, and twenty inches of snow at New Haven CT. It also resulted in high tides at Nantucket which did great damage.

Paynesville, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 21 by 3am. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 29. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near -2 by 9pm, then rising to around 5 during the remainder of the night. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday Dec 8

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

About Paynesville, MN

Paynesville is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States, on Lake Koronis, in the central part of the state. The population was 2,388 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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