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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Brainerd, MN is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 79°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 12°F), with roughly 28 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Brainerd right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Brainerd climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
23°
12°
Feb
33°
14°
Mar
36°
19°
Apr
50°
32°
May
69°
48°
Jun
77°
59°
Jul
79°
62°
Aug
78°
62°
Sep
75°
58°
Oct
58°
44°
Nov
41°
29°
Dec
31°
20°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Brainerd today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Brainerd today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Brainerd today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Brainerd and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Brainerd?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Brainerd forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Brainerd?
July is typically the warmest month in Brainerd, with average highs around 79°F.
How cold does Brainerd get?
The coldest month in Brainerd is January, when overnight lows average about 12°F.
How much rain does Brainerd get?
Brainerd sees roughly 28 in of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

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