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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Elk River, MN is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 82°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 13°F), with roughly 40 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Elk River 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.

Elk River climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
26°
13°
Feb
35°
16°
Mar
39°
21°
Apr
53°
35°
May
71°
50°
Jun
80°
60°
Jul
82°
62°
Aug
80°
62°
Sep
77°
59°
Oct
61°
44°
Nov
43°
30°
Dec
34°
22°

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 Elk River today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Elk River 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 Elk River today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Elk River 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 Elk River?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Elk River 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 Elk River?
July is typically the warmest month in Elk River, with average highs around 82°F.
How cold does Elk River get?
The coldest month in Elk River is January, when overnight lows average about 13°F.
How much rain does Elk River get?
Elk River sees roughly 40 in of precipitation a year, with August usually the wettest month.

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