Tonka Bay, Minnesota Weather
Tonka Bay, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Tonka Bay, Hennepin County.
Full aviation weather for Tonka Bay is published on the Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) page, 14 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Tonka Bay have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Tonka Bay: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (KMSP) 29 km · Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (KSTP) 42 km · Airlake Airport (KLVN) 42 km · South St Paul Municipal Airport/Richard E Fleming Field (KSGS) 44 km · Le Sueur Municipal Airport (K12Y) 58 km
Conditions reported at KFCM describe the airfield itself. Weather 14 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Tonka Bay specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Tonka Bay, Minnesota
Tonka Bay unfolds along the western edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of water, its shores a mosaic of verdant lawns, mature oaks, and the occasional stately home. It lies 4.4 miles west of Minnetonka, MN (from Minnetonka, MN: bearing 266°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-west of Plymouth. The air here carries a distinctive scent, a mingling of pine needles warmed by the sun and the subtle, mineral tang of the lake. Gentle slopes descend towards the water, where private docks jut out like welcoming arms, awaiting the dance of sailboats and the hum of powerboats that animate the summer afternoons. In the cooler months, the landscape takes on a hushed beauty, the trees stripped bare, their skeletal branches reaching towards a sky that often hangs a low, pearlescent grey, reflecting the muted tones of the earth. The very character of Tonka Bay is one of quiet prosperity, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the omnipresent lake serves as both a backdrop and a constant companion. This locality's story is intimately bound to the expansive waters it graces, Lake Minnetonka having been a destination for leisure and retreat for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the lake's natural beauty, began to establish summer residences and, over time, more permanent homes, shaping the character of Tonka Bay into a haven for those seeking respite and recreation. The local economy, while diversified, still retains a strong connection to the lake, with marinas and waterfront businesses playing a vital role, alongside other enterprises that serve the needs of its discerning residents. The legacy of these early days is visible in the mature trees that line many of the streets and the enduring appeal of the shoreline, a testament to the enduring allure of this waterside enclave.
Live animated radar for Tonka Bay and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Tonka Bay, Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.908574°N, 93.593013°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55331 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tonka Bay, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tonka Bay, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Tonka Bay includes coordinates 44.908574°N, 93.593013°W, situated in Hennepin County. ZIP code 55331. 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. 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.
