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Weather Conditions for Rochester, Minnesota : Olmsted County
Issued: 8:47 am CDT Oct 12, 2026 Latitude: 44.0216306 Longitude: -92.4698992 View on Google Maps

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Columbus Day Tonight Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Mostly Sunny on Columbus Day Cloudy on Tonight Mostly Sunny on Tuesday Mostly Sunny on Wednesday 60% chance of rain on Thursday Mostly Sunny on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday
High: 88°F Low: 56°F High: 70°F High: 65°F High: 62°F High: 54°F High: 58°F High: 65°F
  Low: 50°F Low: 48°F Low: 43°F Low: 33°F Low: 42°F  
Mostly Sunny Cloudy Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Rain Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny

Hourly forecast

Rochester, mn · Next 24 hours · Eastern time (EST/EDT)

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Current Conditions at
ROCHESTER - (KRST)
73°
Clear
as of 9:54 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 61°F
Visibility: 7 Miles
Pressure: 29.74 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
15 MPH
200° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
DODGE CENTER - (KTOB)
75°
Clear
as of 10:35 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 63°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.72 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
13 MPH
220° Southwest
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
PRESTON - (KFKA)
75°
Clear
as of 10:35 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 63°F
Visibility: 7 Miles
Pressure: 29.73 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
13 MPH
200° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
AUSTIN MUNICIPAL - (KAUM)
75°
Clear
as of 10:35 AM CDST
Rel. Humidity: 64%
Dew Point: 63°F
Visibility: 9 Miles
Pressure: 29.71 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
13 MPH
210° Southwest
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Mostly Sunny on Columbus Day Columbus Day... Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Cloudy on Tonight Tonight... Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Mostly Sunny on Tuesday Tuesday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Cloudy on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Mostly Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

20% chance of rain Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.

60% chance of rain Thursday Thursday... Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

20% chance of rain Thursday Night Thursday Night... A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Mostly Sunny on Friday Friday... Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Mostly Clear on Friday Night Friday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 58. Light southwest wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Mostly Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

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Sun Almanac for Rochester, Minnesota
Astronomical Sunrise 05:45 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 06:19 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:52 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 07:21 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 11 Hours 10 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 6:31 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 7:00 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 7:34 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 8:07 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 8 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 15 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 22 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Rochester, Minnesota
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.94 Days
Moon is currently above the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 246,879 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Rochester:
Next EventEvent TimeIllum

High Moon:02:27 pm Mon4.6%
Moonset:07:05 pm Mon5.5%
Moonrise:10:50 am Tue8.8%
High Moon:03:17 pm Tue9.9%
Moonset:07:37 pm Tue11.0%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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