Stillwater, Minnesota Weather
Stillwater, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Stillwater, Washington County.
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About Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater clings to the western bluffs overlooking the wide, dark sweep of the St. Croix River, its historic downtown a vibrant ribbon of brick and stone cascading down towards the water's edge. It lies 10.1 miles north-east of Oakdale, MN (from Oakdale, MN: bearing 50°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-west of Hudson. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the surrounding woodlands and the deep, slow current of the river. Buildings, some dating back to the 19th century, stand shoulder to shoulder, their varied facades reflecting the town's layered past, while the steep, wooded hillsides provide a dramatic backdrop, hinting at the rugged beauty of the terrain that shaped its development. Across the river, Wisconsin’s rolling landscape offers a serene counterpoint, a gentle expanse that softens the sharp edges of the bluffs. The spirit of Stillwater is inextricably linked to the St. Croix, a National Scenic Riverway, whose waters once carried the logs that fueled its booming lumber industry in the late 1800s, establishing it as a vital commercial hub. Evidence of this industrious past is visible in the preserved architecture and the enduring connection to the river, which now serves as a focal point for recreation and tourism, its surface often dotted with sailboats and pleasure craft. The town's economy has evolved, with a strong emphasis on boutique shops, restaurants, and arts, drawing visitors who appreciate its preserved historic charm and the lively, yet unhurried, pace of life. The iconic lift bridge, a marvel of engineering that connects Stillwater to its Wisconsin counterpart, stands as a silent witness to generations of passage and commerce, a constant reminder of the town's enduring place as a gateway and a gathering point.
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| Location | Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 45.056356°N, 92.806041°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55082, 55083 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Stillwater, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Stillwater, 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 Stillwater includes coordinates 45.056356°N, 92.806041°W, situated in Washington County. ZIP code 55082, 55083. 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.
