Rutledge, Minnesota Weather
Rutledge, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Rutledge, Pine County.
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About Rutledge, Minnesota
Rutledge unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers, where the land rises and falls with a gentle, rolling character. It lies 48.1 miles south-west of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 229°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Sandstone. Pine forests, a deep, somber green, dominate the horizons, their needles rustling secrets in the persistent breeze that sweeps from the north. Here and there, the dark, still waters of small lakes and meandering streams reflect the sky, their surfaces often broken by the silent flight of a heron or the sudden splash of a leaping fish. The air itself carries the clean, resinous scent of pine, mingled with the damp earth of the forest floor, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, softened shadows across the terrain. Even the quietest moments in Rutledge seem to hold a sense of patient waiting, as if the land itself is breathing in and out with the changing seasons. The story of Rutledge is intrinsically tied to the rich timber resources that once defined this region, a legacy visible in the sturdy, weathered buildings that still stand as testaments to a hardworking past. Logging camps were the lifeblood of this area for generations, their rough-hewn existence giving way to a more settled community as the forests were managed and the economy diversified. Today, while the echoes of those early days can still be felt, the local economy draws strength from a blend of agriculture, small businesses, and the enduring allure of the natural surroundings. Residents often speak of the quiet satisfaction of a life lived close to the land, a rhythm dictated less by the ticking of a clock and more by the arc of the sun and the turning of the leaves. The clear, cool waters of the nearby St. Croix River offer a vital artery, a place for recreation and a constant reminder of the natural bounty that continues to sustain Rutledge.
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| Location | Rutledge, Pine County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46.26439°N, 92.867422°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55795 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Rutledge, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Rutledge, 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 Rutledge includes coordinates 46.264390°N, 92.867422°W, situated in Pine County. ZIP code 55795. 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.
