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Brainerd, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Brainerd?
Brainerd, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Brainerd
- Population
- 13.4K
- Elevation
- 371 m
- Coordinates
- 46.36°, -94.20°
Brainerd is a city in United States with a population of approximately 13.4K. Average temperatures range from -14°C (8°F) in January to 27°C (80°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 371 m above sea level.
Time in Brainerd right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:45 45
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Brainerd
Daylight in Brainerd today
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Day length
15h 47m
Climate normals for Brainerd
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / -14°C | -11°C / -19°C | 5days (18 mm) Good | 5.3h Fair | 78% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -4°C / -13°C | -9°C / -19°C | 5days (22 mm) Good | 7.3h Good | 73% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 4°C / -5°C | -1°C / -10°C | 7days (43 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 10°C / 0°C | 6°C / -4°C | 10days (74 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 19°C / 9°C | 17°C / 6°C | 10days (74 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 15°C | 25°C / 14°C | 11days (96 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 18°C | 28°C / 18°C | 10days (93 mm) Wet | 12.5h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 17°C | 26°C / 17°C | 10days (96 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 22°C / 14°C | 21°C / 12°C | 9days (86 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 72% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 6°C | 10°C / 2°C | 8days (69 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 71% Muggy | 3.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 4°C / -2°C | 0°C / -7°C | 5days (35 mm) Good | 5.3h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | -3°C / -10°C | -8°C / -15°C | 7days (48 mm) Good | 4.3h Fair | 77% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -6°C / -14°C . Feb: -4°C / -13°C . Mar: 4°C / -5°C . Apr: 10°C / 0°C . May: 19°C / 9°C . Jun: 25°C / 15°C . Jul: 27°C / 18°C . Aug: 25°C / 17°C . Sep: 22°C / 14°C . Oct: 13°C / 6°C . Nov: 4°C / -2°C . Dec: -3°C / -10°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 18 mm. Feb: 22 mm. Mar: 43 mm. Apr: 74 mm. May: 74 mm. Jun: 96 mm. Jul: 93 mm. Aug: 96 mm. Sep: 86 mm. Oct: 69 mm. Nov: 35 mm. Dec: 48 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 78%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 67%. May: 65%. Jun: 67%. Jul: 71%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 72%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 18 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 20 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 21 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brainerd has a population of approximately 13.4K.
The best months to visit Brainerd are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Brainerd receives approximately 754mm of rainfall annually across 97 rainy days.
Brainerd is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Brainerd sits at an elevation of 371 m (1,217 ft) above sea level.