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

Today's forecast for Taconite shows a high of 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29.

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

The 7-day forecast for Taconite shows highs from 8 to 29 degrees and lows from -10 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 4 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Taconite, MN this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Taconite this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (70% chance), Thursday (70% chance), Friday (40% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Taconite weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Taconite 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.

Taconite, MN Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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16°F
Feels Like 13°F

Humidity 81% Dew Point 11°F Wind WNW 2 MPH Gusts 3 Barometer 29.59 in.

Report from a personal weather station 8.7 mi. SW of central Taconite
at 4:22 AM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

70%

-10

FriDec 19

40%

SatDec 20

-10

SunDec 21

-5

MonDec 22

50%

TueDec 23

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 29°F to a low of 8°F, then recover to 22°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 22°F with lows around 6°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - A severe icestorm struck central Illinois. It coated the ground with nearly two inches of glaze at Springfield. The storm caused 21 million dollars damage along with much hardship. Ice was on the trees until the 4th of January, and electricity was not restored until January 10th.

Taconite, MN 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Night: Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow between 1am and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 33 by 1am. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 8 by 5pm. Blustery, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Night: Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around -10. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A 40 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -10. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 8. West wind around 5 mph.

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

Monday Dec 22

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

About Taconite, MN

Taconite ( TAK-ə-nyte) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 651 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in the community.

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