Duluth, Minnesota – After a week of clouds and drizzle, Duluth gets a rare break from the gray skies as sunshine takes over Thursday, July 17th. Breezy winds and highs near 69°F will offer a comfortable but short-lived taste of summer before rain returns by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will stay mostly clear with light north winds becoming southeast in the afternoon. It’s the best day of the week to plan outdoor activities or catch up on yard work before Friday night’s storm chances arrive.
By late Friday, a wave of showers and thunderstorms may impact the Duluth area, especially after 1 a.m. Saturday. Roads like U.S. Highway 61 and surrounding low-lying areas could see wet conditions heading into the weekend. Friday’s high near 68°F will be followed by overnight lows in the mid-50s, along with increasing moisture from the southwest.
Saturday brings a blend of sun and clouds with a high near 72°F, but another round of rain is possible late Saturday into Sunday. While Sunday starts dry, scattered showers may develop by afternoon.
Looking ahead, next week stays unsettled. Monday and Tuesday bring more chances for thunderstorms, with highs rising back into the mid-to-upper 70s. Residents should stay weather-aware and check alerts regularly, especially for outdoor events.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Duluth (July 17–22):
- Thursday (July 17): Sunny, high 69°F. Light southeast wind.
- Friday: Chance showers after 4 p.m., high 68°F. Thunderstorms possible overnight.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 72°F. Rain possible late.
- Sunday: Slight chance of showers, high 74°F.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms possible, high 75°F.
- Tuesday: More storms likely, high 78°F.
