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Minnesota Twins weather at Target Field

Public game-day weather notes for Minnesota Twins: wind direction, roof context, temperature, humidity, and park carry at Target Field. Use this as the search landing page, then open the live Weather Command Center for current slate readings.

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Ballpark
Target Field

Minneapolis, MN

Roof
open

Open-air park; wind, temperature, humidity, and precipitation can affect carry.

Field bearing
90 deg

Used to translate wind into in/out/cross-field direction.

Altitude
828 ft

Air density context for carry.

Park factor
1.00

Public park environment summary, not model internals.

Surface
natural

Minneapolis skyline beyond RF

Weather factors to check before first pitch

Wind direction

Whether the wind is blowing out, in, or across the field after accounting for the park orientation.

Roof status

Retractable and indoor parks need separate treatment from open-air parks.

Temperature and humidity

Air density changes how the ball carries, especially at high-altitude parks.

Precipitation risk

Rain, delay risk, and wet-field context can matter more than a headline forecast.

How weather plays at Target Field

Target Field is open-air, so wind, temperature, humidity and rain are all live factors every game. Target Field sits at 828 feet, a modest elevation where wind and temperature matter more than air density. Home plate faces east toward center field (bearing 90°), so a wind out of the west blows straight out to center at Target Field, and the reverse knocks fly balls down. The fences run 339′ down the left line, 404′ to center and 328′ to right — the short right field corner (328′) is where a helping wind turns warning-track contact into damage. Park notes: Minneapolis skyline beyond RF; Limestone exterior; Cold early-season temps.

Minnesota Twins weather questions

Does Target Field have a roof?

Target Field is open-air, so wind, temperature, humidity and rain are all live factors every game.

How does wind affect Minnesota Twins games at Target Field?

Home plate faces east toward center field (bearing 90°), so a wind out of the west blows straight out to center at Target Field, and the reverse knocks fly balls down. Speed matters as much as direction — a strong wind out is a hitter's wind, a strong wind in suppresses carry.

What altitude is Target Field at?

Target Field sits at 828 feet, a modest elevation where wind and temperature matter more than air density.

Where can I see live weather for Minnesota Twins games?

The Cold Line's Weather Command Center shows live wind, roof status and conditions for every MLB park on today's slate. Basic field conditions are available in the weather view; see the feature guide for access to advanced tools. This page carries the park's fixed weather profile.