St. Cloud, MN Weather Forecast
Friday, June 12, 2026 1:30 AM
Prepared by Bob Weisman, SCSU Meteorologist and Professor Emeritus
May Mostly May-Like Temperatures Be With You
The cooler and drier air pushed into Minnesota on Wednesday afternoon and will remain with us through the middle of next week. The steering wind pattern now features a broad low pressure system over south central Canada (large counterclockwise circulation on the College of DuPage North America water vapor loop) with a number of smaller lows going around the merry-go-round.
St. Cloud A Winner of Locally Heavy Rainfall Yesterday...
One of these lows pushed along the South Dakota-Nebraska border into southern Minnesota by last night, allowing scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop late yesterday afternoon persistent band of showers and thunderstorms to develop (see College of DuPage north central US radar loop). The St. Cloud Sky Central Airport got a good dousing (0.27 inch) near 7 PM (see NWS: last 72 hours of St. Cloud observations) will broaden by midday).
..But Temperature Was More Typical of Three Weeks Ago
The persistent clouds from the afternoon showers and the northern edge of a large thunderstorm complex in Iowa (see College of DuPage North America clean infrared satellite loop) kept high temperatures in the lower 70's, more typical of late May than the longest days of the year in middle June (June solstice coming on June 21).
Still Chance of Some Scattered Showers Late Day or Evening
As each of the small lows circles around the stronger low, there will be a chance at a few scattered showers and maybe a thunderstorm. The next low is expected to push into Iowa tonight, bringing the best chance for rain to southern Minnesota, but we may see a widely scattered shower (1 chance in 5) late this afternoon and this evening. Other than today, I have only a slight chance for a sprinkle. So, I don't see much of a chance for major rainfall until Wednesday, when the long-range forecasts are showing a chance for a storm strengthening as it pushes over Minnesota.
Temperatures in 70's (or Cooler) Day, 50's or 40's Night
I expect highs to warm slightly to the middle 70's today, but possibly not even reach 70 tomorrow. Low 70's are likely on Sunday with middle 70's possible during the first half of next work week. On any clear, calm night, we will see lows in the 40's and some patchy dense fog. The earliest chance for a return to highs in the 80's won't come until next Friday or next weekend.
More Rain Needed
Since the recent rain has been so spotty (set NWS Water Prediction Services Minnesota map to yesterday's date and last 7 days period), drought conditions have intensified over north central Minnesota through Tuesday (compare the June 11 US Drought Monitor with June 4)
Detailed St. Cloud, MN, and Vicinity Forecast
Confidence Level (high): "The Bugs Are Waiting for Me to Mow the Lawn"
Friday 6/12/2026: Mostly sunny during the morning, mixed sun and clouds during the afternoon. A slight chance for a late day shower or thunderstorm. Windy, dry, and a touch warmer. High: between 73 and 78. Winds: WSW 10-25 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 20%.
Friday Night: Cloudy with a chance for an evening shower, then partial clearing and breezy late. Low: between 53 and 58. Winds: SW 5 MPH evening, becoming NW 5-10 MPH late. Chance of measurable rainfall: 20%.
Saturday 6/13/2026: Sunny during the morning, mixed clouds and sun with a slight chance for a sprinkle during the afternoon. Windy and cool for June. High: between 65 and 70. Winds: NW 10-25 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 10%.
Confidence Level (medium): "Extra Bugs Will Come from Every House on My Block to Make a Cloud Around My Head"
Saturday Night: Partly clear, breezy, and cooler. Low: between 48 and 53. Winds: NW 5-15 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 10%.
Sunday 6/14/2026: Sunny to partly cloudy, windy, and slightly warmer. High: between 70 and 75. Winds: NW 10-20 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 10%.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, light winds, and cooler. Perhaps some areas of fog. Low: between 43 and 48. Winds: NW 5-10 MPH evening, 5 MPH late. Chance of measurable rainfall: 0%.
Confidence Level (low): "Enough Bugs Will Fly into My Mouth to Throw Off My Diet"
Monday 6/15/2026: Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy, and continued May-like in temperature. A slight chance of an afternoon sprinkle. High: between 72 and 77. Winds: NW 5-15 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 20%.
Monday Night: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance for a shower. Not quite as cool. Low: between 50 and 55. Winds: W 5 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 20%.
Tuesday 6/16/2026: Mixed clouds and sun with perhaps a few showers. High: between 73 and 78. Winds: S 5-15 MPH. Chance of measurable rainfall: 30%.
Extended: Continued cooler than average through at least Thursday?? Wednesday better chance for showers??
Forecast Confidence (10 – "The Rabbits Will Thump Even Though I Fed Them"; 0 – "The Rabbits Will Offer To Groom My Bald Spot"): 7 Friday and Friday night, 6 Saturday, 5 Saturday night through Sunday night, 3 Monday, 2 Monday night and Tuesday.
Yesterday's High: 72°F; Overnight Low (through 1 AM Friday): 58°F;
St. Cloud Airport last 24-Hour Precipitation (through 1 AM Friday): 0.27 inch; SCSU 24-Hour Precipitation (through 1 AM Friday): TBA
| Temperature Category | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| 77°F | 55°F | |
| 95°F (1988) | 70°F (1956) | |
| 49°F (1929) | 40°F (1901,1903,1970) |
Next Update: Monday, June 15, 2026 6 AM
Links
- Full UCAR surface chart menu
- NWS Minnesota Hourly Weather Round-Up
- NWS: Last 72 hours of St. Cloud Observations
- MesoWest: Last 24 hours of St. Cloud Observations
- Full NWS Aviation Center Zoom-In Map
- Full College of DuPage surface map menu
- NWS WPC Latest North American zoom-in surface map
- NWS WPC surface map menu
- NWS WPC Short-Range forecast map
- NWS WPC 0-7 day forecast map loop
- US Air and Sports Net MN Wind Chill map
- NWS NOHRSC Snow Analyses
- US Watch/Warning Map from National Weather Service
- NWS Twin Cities Regional watch warning map
- Today's NWS Storm Prediction Center severe weather outlook
- Active Tropical Cyclones in eastern Pacific and Atlantic from NWS Tropical Prediction Center
- Potential Flooding Areas from the NWS Weather Prediction Center
- Air Quality Index from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- NWS Weather Safety Page
- CDC Natural Disaster and Severe Weather Safety
- NWS Hot Weather and Sun/Ultraviolet Safety
- NWS Winter Storm Safety
- NWS Cold Weather Safety
- Yesterday's Storm Prediction Center severe weather reports are here
- NWS Hurricane Safety Page
- NWS Tropical Prediction Center overview of storm surge (coastal flooding)
- Minnesota MPCA hourly Air Quality Index
- Minnesota DNR Wildfire danger
- US Average Weather Related Deaths from NWS
- College of DuPage radar
- Airline Flight Delays and Cancellations from FlightAware.com
- Yesterday's Saint Cloud Climate Summary
- St. Cloud Weather Summaries by month
- Minnesota State Climatology Office weekly growing season rainfall maps
- Minnesota State Climatology Office create your own precipitation table
- NWS Create Your Own Rainfall Map
- Daily High/Low/Precip/Snowfall by Month (1997-current)
- National Weather Service Saint Cloud Daily Weather Site
- Saint Cloud Daily Normals, Records, and Extremes
- Bob Weisman's Ultimate Saint Cloud Climate Page
- St. Cloud Growing Season Rainfall and Departure from normal (at the bottom of this forecast each day)
- National Drought Mitigation Center's US Drought Monitor (updated on Thursdays)
- DNR Waters Streamflow Report (updated on Mondays)
- NWS Create Your Own Rainfall Map
- More Drought Links (from the State Climatology Office, Minnesota DNR)
- DNR Forestry/Fire Conditions page
Comments
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