Scandia, Minnesota Weather
Scandia, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Scandia, Washington County.
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About Scandia, Minnesota
Scandia, Minnesota, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers. It lies 20.5 miles north-east of Shoreview, MN (from Shoreview, MN: bearing 54°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Forest Lake. Rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent growth of deciduous forests, cradle a scattering of lakes that shimmer like fallen pieces of sky. The air here carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, when the world seems to hold its breath. Fields of corn and soybeans trace geometric patterns across the terrain, a testament to the agricultural inheritance of this place, their stalks rustling in a breeze that whispers of the coming seasons. The sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, luminous shafts, illuminating the quiet industry of ants and the patient patience of ancient oaks. The roots of Scandia run deep, planted by Swedish immigrants who sought fertile ground and the familiar contours of their homeland. Their legacy is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of self-reliance and the quiet pride of stewardship over the land. The local economy, once heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, now finds its pulse in a blend of these traditions and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Scandia. Lakes like Square Lake and Georges Lake offer havens for recreation, their shores dotted with cabins and the gentle lapping of water against sand. The Gammelgarden Museum, a preserved Swedish-American pioneer farmstead, stands as a tangible link to the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who first cultivated this rich soil.
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| Location | Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45.253578°N, 92.805767°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55073 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Scandia, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Scandia, 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 Scandia includes coordinates 45.253578°N, 92.805767°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 55073. 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.
