What is today's weather forecast for Pelican Rapids, MN?

Today's forecast for Pelican Rapids shows a high of 37 degrees and a low of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of rain after 5pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Pelican Rapids shows highs from 12 to 37 degrees and lows from -13 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Pelican Rapids, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Pelican Rapids this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (60% chance), Thursday (80% chance), Friday (20% chance), Monday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Pelican Rapids weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Pelican Rapids 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.

Pelican Rapids, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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18°F
Feels Like 18°F

Humidity 86% Dew Point 14°F Wind Calm Barometer 31.41 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 6.6 mi. ESE of central Pelican Rapids
at 4:00 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

20%

ThuDec 18

80%

-1

-13

FriDec 19

20%

SatDec 20

-9

SunDec 21

MonDec 22

20%

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 37°F to a low of 12°F, then recover to 21°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 24°F and lows around 7°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A storm in the southwestern U.S. brought heavy rain and heavy snow to parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Charleston NV was blanketed with 12 inches of snow. Lake Havasu City AZ was drenched with 2.26 inches of rain.

Pelican Rapids, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow, mainly before noon. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and noon. Temperature falling to around -1 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -26. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Night: Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Wind chill values as low as -28. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 17 to 22 mph becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. South wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South southeast wind around 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

About Pelican Rapids, MN

Pelican Rapids is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,577 at the 2020 census.

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