Fridley, Minnesota Weather
Fridley, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Fridley, Anoka County.
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About Fridley, Minnesota
Fridley, a northern suburb of Minneapolis, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle sweep of the Mississippi River. It lies 2.6 miles south-south-east of Coon Rapids, MN (from Coon Rapids, MN: bearing 153°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north of Minneapolis. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, where the broad, fertile plains that characterize much of Anoka County give way to a more intricate pattern of wooded areas and the meandering course of the river itself. The air often carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, particularly after a spring rain, a refreshing counterpoint to the more urban hum that lies just beyond its borders. The sky above Fridley, especially during the long summer twilights, can be a breathtaking canvas of bruised purples and fiery oranges, a fleeting masterpiece painted across the horizon. The history of Fridley is inextricably linked to the flow of the Mississippi, a vital artery for trade and settlement since its earliest days. Originally home to Dakota and Ojibwe peoples, the area saw settlers arrive in the mid-19th century, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the river's power. The local economy, once rooted in agriculture and light industry, has evolved significantly, now encompassing a diverse range of businesses that contribute to the region's economic vitality. Fridley is also known for its network of parks and trails, including significant portions of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, offering residents and visitors alike opportunities to connect with the natural beauty that defines this part of Minnesota, a quiet constant against the backdrop of changing times.
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| Location | Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45.086076°N, 93.263282°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55432, 55421 |
| Area Code | 763 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fridley, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fridley, 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 Fridley includes coordinates 45.086076°N, 93.263282°W, situated in Anoka County. ZIP code 55432, 55421. Telephone area code: 763. 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.
