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Foggy
Feels Like: 9°
Min: 5°
Max: 20°
The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 20°C and dropping to 11°C. The coming days will be partly cloudy starting in the afternoon.
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07:03
Sunrise
19:18
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13:24
Moonrise
21:02
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Weather in Brainerd today, September 16, 2026
Expect a muted, overcast feel in Brainerd on September 16, 2026 as cloud persists. Brighter breaks, if they arrive, should stay brief. The first half of the day looks overcast, as cloud amounts reach about 100% around 02:00. Brighter weather, if it comes, waits until later.
Temperatures climb from an overnight low near 5°C toward a daytime high of about 20°C. Relative humidity sits between 46% and 100%, reaching its peak around 02:00. Expect gentle winds, highest near 14:00 at 3.1 km/h.
Through the afternoon cloud remains the main feature, with cover near 100% around 16:00. Bright spells should stay limited even as the day wears on. Horizontal visibility sits around 13.8 km, briefly nearer 0.1 km. Sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:18, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of sunlight today.
Taken together, overcast skies in Brainerd on September 16, 2026 favour indoor or covered options, with temperatures near 20°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Brainerd
How warm does it get in Brainerd?
The warmest month in Brainerd is July, with average high temperatures of 27°C. The average temperature during this period is around 22°C.
How cold does it get in Brainerd?
The coldest month in Brainerd is January, with average low temperatures of -14°C. The average temperature during this period is around -10°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Brainerd?
The wettest month in Brainerd is August, with an average of 97mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Brainerd?
The driest month in Brainerd is January, with an average of 19mm of precipitation.
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