Weather for Rochester, Minnesota
Current Weather
35.1°F
Mist
30.1°F
35.5°F
96%
NNE 5.6 mph
8.9 mph
28.9°F
34.9°F
0 in
100%
4 mi
1002 mbar
0.1
Five Day Weather Forecast
Thu
H: 36°F
L: 32°F
Fri
H: 38°F
L: 32°F
Sat
H: 38°F
L: 33°F
Sun
H: 44°F
L: 32°F
Mon
H: 36°F
L: 23°F
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
2.75 μg/m3
PM10:
2.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 207.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 49 mins
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 8:42 PM
Moon Transit: 1:16 AM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Moon Transit: 1:16 AM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:46 AM - 3:16 AM12:46 AM - 3:16 PM
Minor Periods
8:12 PM - 9:42 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 1:01PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
Freezing rain from earlier in the day remains coated on trees and power lines across the area, especially on higher terrain. Winds have increased, putting additional strain on these ice- coated surfaces. Reports of scattered downed trees and power outages continue to be received and expect that this risk will persist through the afternoon. Please exercise caution if driving in wooded areas and stay clear of any downed power lines or tree limbs that may be at risk for snapping.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Weather Forecast
Light sleet
35.8°F
31.5°F
33.4°F
96%
1.13 in
81%
52%
19.5 mph
1
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
2.3 μg/m3
PM10:
2.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 49 mins
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 8:42 PM
Moon Transit: 1:16 AM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Moon Transit: 1:16 AM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:46 AM - 3:16 AM12:46 AM - 3:16 PM
Minor Periods
8:12 PM - 9:42 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Friday, April 3, 2026
Weather Forecast
Heavy rain
37.6°F
31.8°F
35°F
95%
0.86 in
87%
0%
16.8 mph
5
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
3.28 μg/m3
PM10:
3.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 52 mins
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 9:50 PM
Moon Transit: 2:00 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.6%
Moon Transit: 2:00 AM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:20 PM - 10:50 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Weather Forecast
Patchy rain nearby
37.8°F
32.9°F
35.4°F
91%
0.16 in
89%
0%
21.3 mph
2
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
4.14 μg/m3
PM10:
4.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 55 mins
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 10:57 PM
Moon Transit: 2:43 AM
Moonset: 7:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.3%
Moon Transit: 2:43 AM
Moonset: 7:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:13 AM - 4:43 AM2:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Minor Periods
10:27 PM - 11:57 PM6:59 AM - 8:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Weather Forecast
Overcast
44.1°F
31.5°F
37.1°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
19.7 mph
5
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
3.24 μg/m3
PM10:
4.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.94 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.24 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 58 mins
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 12:02 PM
Moon Transit: 3:30 AM
Moonset: 7:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.9%
Moon Transit: 3:30 AM
Moonset: 7:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:00 AM - 5:30 AM3:03 PM - 5:33 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:27 AM - 8:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Monday, April 6, 2026
Weather Forecast
Partly Cloudy
35.6°F
23.3°F
31.4°F
59%
0 in
0%
15%
21.5 mph
2
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
9.98 μg/m3
PM10:
10.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 12:02 AM
Moon Transit: 4:18 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.7%
Moon Transit: 4:18 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:48 AM - 6:18 AM3:53 PM - 6:23 PM
Minor Periods
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of
fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are
believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly
overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and
occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons,
and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.