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Elk River, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Elk River?
Elk River, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Elk River
- Population
- 24K
- Elevation
- 273 m
- Coordinates
- 45.30°, -93.57°
Elk River is a city in United States with a population of approximately 24K. Average temperatures range from -13°C (9°F) in January to 28°C (83°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 273 m above sea level.
Time in Elk River right now
Open full time & time zone page 13:08 08
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 Elk River
Daylight in Elk River today
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Day length
15h 38m
Climate normals for Elk River
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 | -4°C / -13°C | -9°C / -18°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 5.4h Fair | 76% Humid | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -2°C / -12°C | -7°C / -17°C | 6days (25 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 6°C / -4°C | 2°C / -9°C | 7days (56 mm) Good | 8.1h Good | 67% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 2°C | 9°C / -3°C | 11days (98 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 66% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 21°C / 10°C | 19°C / 7°C | 11days (99 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 11days (98 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 19°C | 11days (94 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 18°C | 28°C / 18°C | 12days (137 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 14°C | 23°C / 13°C | 10days (95 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 71% Muggy | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 7°C | 12°C / 3°C | 9days (76 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 6°C / -1°C | 2°C / -6°C | 6days (42 mm) Good | 5.6h Fair | 71% Muggy | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | -2°C / -9°C | -6°C / -14°C | 7days (46 mm) Good | 4.7h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -4°C / -13°C . Feb: -2°C / -12°C . Mar: 6°C / -4°C . Apr: 12°C / 2°C . May: 21°C / 10°C . Jun: 27°C / 16°C . Jul: 28°C / 19°C . Aug: 27°C / 18°C . Sep: 23°C / 14°C . Oct: 14°C / 7°C . Nov: 6°C / -1°C . Dec: -2°C / -9°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 21 mm. Feb: 25 mm. Mar: 56 mm. Apr: 98 mm. May: 99 mm. Jun: 98 mm. Jul: 94 mm. Aug: 137 mm. Sep: 95 mm. Oct: 76 mm. Nov: 42 mm. Dec: 46 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 66%. May: 64%. Jun: 64%. Jul: 68%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 68%. Nov: 71%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 18 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 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elk River has a population of approximately 24K.
The best months to visit Elk River are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Elk River receives approximately 887mm of rainfall annually across 106 rainy days.
Elk River is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Elk River sits at an elevation of 273 m (896 ft) above sea level.