Aurora, Minnesota Weather
Aurora, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Aurora, St. Louis County.
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About Aurora, Minnesota
Aurora rises from the rugged terrain of the Iron Range, a place where the earth’s deep secrets have been coaxed into the light. It lies 52.0 miles north of Duluth, MN (from Duluth, MN: bearing 353°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of Hoyt Lakes. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, with dense stands of birch and aspen clinging to the hillsides, their pale bark a stark counterpoint to the dark, mineral-rich soil. Small, clear lakes, remnants of glacial sculpting, punctuate the rolling hills, their surfaces often mirroring the vast, ever-shifting Minnesota sky. Even in the height of summer, there's a crispness to the air, carrying the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the northern latitude. The character of Aurora is etched into the very bones of its surroundings: resilient, hardy, and possessing a quiet, unassuming beauty. The history of Aurora is inextricably bound to the discovery and extraction of iron ore, a legacy that continues to shape its identity. For decades, the town thrived on the wealth drawn from the underground mines, a bustling hub that supported the operations of vast companies. While the era of peak production has passed, the echoes of that industrial past remain, evident in the sturdy, practical architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. The local economy, while diversifying, still carries the imprint of its mining roots, with a continued focus on resourcefulness and hard work. Aurora's distinctive character is also found in its proximity to the vast wilderness of northern Minnesota, offering a gateway to outdoor pursuits and a connection to a more elemental way of life.
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| Location | Aurora, St. Louis County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 47.529925°N, 92.237121°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55705 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Aurora, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Aurora, 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 Aurora includes coordinates 47.529925°N, 92.237121°W, situated in St. Louis County. ZIP code 55705. Telephone area code: 218. 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.
