Northfield & Cannon River

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English: Small waterfall in Northfield, Minnesota.

Today’s Forecast:

76°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSYN
Observed at: 2:55 pm
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 46%

This Afternoon:Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 48/100

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 49/100

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  96 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (1%).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100

About Northfield & Cannon River

Northfield & Cannon River combines a college-town setting with river paddling, bike routes, parks, trails, farms, and small-town events.

Make the Most of a Northfield & Cannon River Day

Match the day to river levels and trail surface: paddle or ride when conditions are settled, or keep the plan close to downtown when showers are possible.

Weather Tips for Northfield & Cannon River

  • The Cannon River can run higher after rain, and open rural routes can feel windy or hot.
  • Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
  • After steady rain, favor paved paths, overlooks, visitor centers, or town-based plans until trails and launch areas recover.
  • Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Northfield & Cannon River rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Northfield & Cannon River

76°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSYN
Observed at: 2:55 pm
Wind: 9 mph | Humidity: 46%
Thu
79° 61°
0%
Fri
80° 65°
3%
Sat
92° 71°
5%
Sun
92° 72°
12%
Mon
93° 68°
29%
Tue
89° 66°
8%
Wed
89° 65°
7%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

79° Thu 80° Fri 92° Sat 92° Sun 93° Mon 89° Tue 89° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

61° Thu 65° Fri 71° Sat 72° Sun 68° Mon 66° Tue 65° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 76 Thu 70 Fri 20 Sat 20 Sun 12 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 3:48 pm CDT