Prior Lake weather
At 9:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Prior Lake sits 289 m (948 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Prior Lake weather
Is it raining in Prior Lake right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Prior Lake this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–18° and lows of 6–14°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Prior Lake lately?
In the past 7 days, Prior Lake had 3 rainy days and 68.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Prior Lake?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Prior Lake weather by month
When is the best time to visit Prior Lake?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Prior Lake is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -5°C (23°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Prior Lake?
June is the wettest month, with about 128 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 18 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Prior Lake?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -5°C (23°F) and lows of -15°C (6°F).
Does Prior Lake have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 128 mm (5.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months