Elk River, Minnesota Weather
Elk River, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Elk River, Sherburne County.
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About Elk River, Minnesota
Elk River, a place of broad skies and quiet currents, breathes the spirit of the Minnesota landscape. It lies 6.4 miles west-north-west of Ramsey, MN (from Ramsey, MN: bearing 297°T), and is situated 2.4 miles north-north-east of Otsego. The land here unfolds in gentle swells, a verdant expanse where stands of deciduous trees, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze, give way to open fields that stretch towards the horizon. The eponymous river, a generous artery of cool, clear water, carves its path, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the heavens. In the hush of late afternoon, a golden light spills across the meadows, imbuing the scene with a palpable sense of peace, as if the very air itself has learned to pause and admire the coming dusk. This is a geography that feels both grounded and expansive, inviting contemplation with every glance. The story of Elk River is deeply entwined with the waters that define it and the fertile soil that has sustained its people for generations. Once a vital hub for logging and agriculture, its economy now balances the enduring legacy of these foundational industries with the burgeoning opportunities of a modern era. The presence of the river, a constant in its history, has always shaped its character, fostering a connection to the natural world that persists in the everyday lives of its residents. Local businesses, from the familiar chains to the independent shops lining its streets, contribute to a vibrant, though unhurried, pulse that beats through Elk River, a quiet testament to resilience and community spirit.
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| Location | Elk River, Sherburne County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45.303854°N, 93.567182°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55330 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Elk River, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Elk River, 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 Elk River includes coordinates 45.303854°N, 93.567182°W, situated in Sherburne County. ZIP code 55330. Telephone area code: 612, 952. 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.
