Alexandria, Minnesota Weather
Alexandria, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Alexandria, Douglas County.
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About Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, Minnesota, sits comfortably amidst a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where rolling terrain gives way to the shimmering surfaces of numerous lakes. It lies 62.7 miles west-north-west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 291°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-west of Carlos. The air here, especially in the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the woodlands that embrace the town and its watery neighbors. Cobblestone streets, worn smooth by generations of footsteps, wind their way past sturdy brick buildings, their facades softened by the passage of time and the dappled sunlight filtering through mature oak trees. The character of Alexandria is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world is not just a backdrop but an active participant in the daily lives of its people, its presence felt in the crisp bite of winter air and the vibrant green explosion of spring. The history of Alexandria is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and abundant water that define this part of Douglas County. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of agricultural bounty, and farming remains a vital artery of the local economy, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon. Beyond the farms, Alexandria has carved out a reputation as a destination for those seeking the tranquility of its many lakes, a natural draw that fuels a thriving tourism and recreation industry. The iconic "Big Ole" statue, a colossal Viking sentinel, stands as a proud, if somewhat quirky, testament to the town's heritage and its enduring spirit of welcome. This blend of agrarian roots and lakeside charm gives Alexandria a unique rhythm, a steady beat that resonates through its bustling summer months and its peaceful, snow-dusted winters.
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| Location | Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45.88524°N, 95.377538°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56308 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Alexandria, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Alexandria, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Alexandria includes coordinates 45.885240°N, 95.377538°W, situated in Douglas County. ZIP code 56308. Telephone area code: 320. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
