USA WEATHER · 31 OCT 2026
US weather today: rain in Miami and Phoenix, mild in the Northeast
Heavy rain soaks Miami and rain reaches Phoenix, the Midwest and Plains today, while the Northeast stays dry. Wet weather then spreads to Minneapolis and Salt Lake City.
AT A GLANCE
- Miami has heavy rain today, with 0.5 inches expected
- Rain also falls in Phoenix, Chicago, Minneapolis and Kansas City
- The Northeast is dry and mostly sunny, with highs of 52 to 59°F
- Minneapolis turns very wet on Monday 2 November
The main US weather story today, Saturday 31 October, is rain. Heavy rain falls in Miami, rain reaches Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City and New Orleans, while the Northeast stays dry with plenty of sunshine.
US weather today: where the rain is
Florida has the heaviest rain today. Miami sees heavy rain with about 0.5 inches, a high of 82°F (28°C) and winds of 17 mph. Nearby areas could pick up a little more.
In the Southwest, Phoenix has rain with about 0.35 inches and a high of 77°F (25°C). That is a notable amount for the desert city, and it is only the start of a wetter spell.
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: dry and cool
New York is mostly sunny with a high of 59°F (15°C). Boston is cooler at 52°F (11°C) and breezier, with winds of 16 mph. Washington is cloudy but dry, with a high of 63°F (17°C). No rain is expected in these cities today.
Midwest, Plains and South
A band of rain sits over the middle of the country. Chicago has about 0.23 inches with a high of 63°F (17°C), Minneapolis has light rain at 57°F (14°C), and Kansas City is wet with showers possible nearby.
Further south it is warmer. Dallas is cloudy and dry at 77°F (25°C). Houston has only light showers, and New Orleans has rain with about 0.15 inches and winds of 14 mph.
West and Rockies
Los Angeles has rain today, about 0.11 inches, with a high of 70°F (21°C). San Francisco stays cloudy and dry. Seattle is foggy and cool, with a high of 52°F (11°C). Denver and Salt Lake City are cloudy and dry for now, though showers are possible nearby around Salt Lake City.
The next few days
On Sunday 1 November the wet weather shifts west and south. Phoenix gets the heaviest rain, about 1.29 inches, and Salt Lake City follows with about 1.05 inches. Los Angeles has heavy rain of about 0.42 inches, and Miami sees about 1.17 inches with winds of 21 mph.
By Monday 2 November the focus moves to the Midwest. Minneapolis has heavy rain of about 1.8 inches, and Kansas City also has heavy rain with winds of 21 mph. Phoenix and Los Angeles dry out and turn mostly sunny.
On Tuesday 3 November, heavy rain reaches the Southeast and Texas. Atlanta has about 0.5 inches and Houston about 0.61 inches. Minneapolis stays wet with about 1.13 inches. New York turns milder, with a high of 70°F (21°C).
What it means for you
- In Miami, allow extra time for travel on Saturday and Sunday, because heavy rain can slow roads and flights.
- In Phoenix and Salt Lake City, take care on Sunday, as heavy rain on dry ground can run off quickly.
- In Minneapolis, expect a wet start to the week on Monday and Tuesday.
- In the Northeast, it is a good weekend for outdoor plans, but pack a warm layer in Boston.
Today city by city
| City | Region | High | Low | Rain | Wind | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Northeast | 59°F | 46°F | 0.0 in | 9 mph | mostly sunny |
| Boston | Northeast | 52°F | 43°F | 0.0 in | 16 mph | mostly sunny |
| Washington | Mid-Atlantic | 63°F | 48°F | 0.0 in | 6 mph | cloudy |
| Atlanta | Southeast | 68°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 12 mph | cloudy |
| Miami | Southeast | 82°F | 75°F | 0.5 in | 17 mph | heavy rain |
| Chicago | Midwest | 63°F | 54°F | 0.23 in | 9 mph | rain |
| Minneapolis | Midwest | 57°F | 48°F | 0.1 in | 9 mph | rain |
| Kansas City | Plains | 66°F | 59°F | 0.14 in | 9 mph | rain |
| Dallas | South | 77°F | 64°F | 0.0 in | 6 mph | cloudy |
| Houston | South | 81°F | 68°F | 0.02 in | 4 mph | light showers |
| New Orleans | South | 79°F | 72°F | 0.15 in | 14 mph | rain |
| Denver | Rockies | 63°F | 43°F | 0.0 in | 6 mph | cloudy |
| Salt Lake City | Rockies | 61°F | 46°F | 0.0 in | 11 mph | cloudy |
| Phoenix | Southwest | 77°F | 61°F | 0.35 in | 8 mph | rain |
| Los Angeles | West Coast | 70°F | 59°F | 0.11 in | 6 mph | rain |
| San Francisco | West Coast | 63°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 8 mph | cloudy |
| Seattle | Pacific Northwest | 52°F | 39°F | 0.0 in | 11 mph | fog |
Forecast retrieved 31 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.
