Sandstone, Minnesota Weather
Sandstone, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Sandstone, Pine County.
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About Sandstone, Minnesota
Sandstone lies at the edge of Minnesota's sprawling northern forests, a place where the land begins to soften its ruggedness before the true wilderness takes hold. It lies 54.6 miles south-west of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 222°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-east of Hinckley. Rolling hills, cloaked in the dense, dark green of pine and the more vibrant hues of deciduous trees, mark the terrain, interspersed with the occasional glint of water from unseen lakes and meandering streams. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of conifers, a constant reminder of the vast woodlands that press in from all sides, and the quality of light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast long, dramatic shadows that lend a quiet majesty to the landscape. Small clearings reveal pockets of cultivated land, hinting at the persistent human presence within this formidable natural setting. The history of Sandstone is intrinsically linked to the earth it rests upon, a past shaped by the extraction of its namesake material. Once a bustling hub for quarrying, the fine-grained sandstone that gave the village its name was prized for building, and remnants of that industry can still be seen, silent monoliths of a bygone era. This heritage, though faded, has left an indelible mark on the character of Sandstone, fostering a resilience and a deep connection to the land. The local economy now leans more towards forestry and agriculture, with the surrounding forests offering opportunities for timber harvesting and the fertile soil supporting smaller-scale farming. The St. Croix River, a vital artery in earlier times for transporting logs, still flows nearby, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and offering a peaceful counterpoint to the echoes of industrial ambition.
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| Location | Sandstone, Pine County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46.13106°N, 92.867423°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55072 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sandstone, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sandstone, 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 Sandstone includes coordinates 46.131060°N, 92.867423°W, situated in Pine County. ZIP code 55072. 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.
