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October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minot International Airport (KMOT)

Lat: 48.25°NLon: 101.27°WElev: 1657ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 6 Oct 5:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Minot ND

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Minot ND
 48.24°N 101.29°W
Last Update:
6:26 am CDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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