US weather today: Miami wind and rain, wet Minneapolis and Seattle

The most important weather in the United States today, Tuesday 27 October, is wet and windy in a few spots. Miami has rain with winds of 31 mph, Minneapolis is under steady rain, and Seattle is wet again. Much of the rest of the country is dry and mostly sunny, with Phoenix the warmest of our cities at 86°F (30°C).

Today’s main weather: rain and wind in Miami, Minneapolis and Seattle

Miami is the windiest place today. Rain and winds of 31 mph come with warm air, with a high of 82°F (28°C). About 0.2 inches of rain is expected in the city.

In the Midwest, Minneapolis has rain with a high of just 57°F (14°C). The city itself sees about 0.17 inches, but showers nearby could bring much more, up to 1.22 inches. In the Pacific Northwest, Seattle has rain and winds of 16 mph, with a high of 54°F (12°C).

Northeast and Mid-Atlantic weather

This is a calm, dry day. New York is mostly sunny at 59°F (15°C), while Boston is cooler at 52°F (11°C). Washington is milder, with a mostly sunny high of 68°F (20°C). Nights are chilly, with Boston dropping to 43°F (6°C).

Southeast, South and Plains forecast

Atlanta is mostly sunny and pleasant at 72°F (22°C), but the cool morning low of 48°F (9°C) is worth a jacket. Further west, Dallas reaches 82°F (28°C) in sunshine. Houston is also at 82°F (28°C), but it is wet, with showers possible nearby. New Orleans stays dry and mostly sunny at 77°F (25°C). Kansas City is cloudy and mild at 70°F (21°C), with no rain expected.

Midwest, Rockies and West

Chicago is cloudy and dry at 66°F (19°C). Denver is mostly sunny at 64°F (18°C) but falls to 37°F (3°C) overnight, so mornings will feel cold. Salt Lake City starts with fog and a high of 63°F (17°C), with showers possible nearby. Phoenix is warm and sunny, and Los Angeles is mostly sunny at 75°F (24°C). San Francisco is cloudy at 64°F (18°C) with winds of 16 mph.

The next few days: Seattle and Phoenix turn wet

On Wednesday 28 October, rain continues in Miami, Minneapolis, Seattle and Salt Lake City. Chicago turns mostly sunny and warmer at 72°F (22°C).

On Thursday 29 October, the Pacific Northwest sees its heaviest rain so far. Seattle has heavy rain of about 0.71 inches, and nearby areas could see 0.97 inches. Rain also reaches Chicago, while Kansas City and Dallas have light showers.

By Friday 30 October, the biggest change is in the Southwest. Phoenix turns from sunshine at 86°F (30°C) on Thursday to heavy rain, with 0.62 inches in the city and up to 1.87 inches nearby. Its high drops to 73°F (23°C). Los Angeles also turns wet with about 0.19 inches. Meanwhile the Northeast warms up, with New York reaching 73°F (23°C) in sunshine.

What it means for you

• Miami: allow extra time for travel and secure loose outdoor items because of the 31 mph winds.
• Minneapolis and Seattle: carry a waterproof layer, and take care on wet roads.
• Denver and Boston: plan for cold mornings and evenings.
• Phoenix and Los Angeles: if you have plans for Friday 30 October, check the forecast first, as heavy rain can make driving harder.

Today city by city

Forecast retrieved 27 October 2026, 10:31 UTC for 17 cities across United States, each checked with four points about 30 km around it. Days are local time. Live forecasts for any city: weatherforecast.site.