Detroit Lakes, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
72°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 72°F | Sunny | 9 to 13 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 79°F | Sunny | 5 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 59°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph SSW | 6% |
| Thursday | 83°F | Sunny | 9 to 14 mph SSW | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 7 to 13 mph SSW | 7% |
| Friday | 84°F | Sunny | 6 to 13 mph WSW | 8% |
| Friday Night | 58°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 13 mph NE | 8% |
| Saturday | 81°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 10 mph SSW | 10% |
| Saturday Night | 59°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NE | 20% |
| Sunday | 79°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny | 5 to 9 mph NNE | 20% |
| Sunday Night | 60°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 9 mph NNE | 20% |
| Monday | 79°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 10 mph NE | 20% |
| Monday Night | 59°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 18% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Detroit Lakes, MN
Last spring frost
May 15
First fall frost
Sep 24
Growing season
130 days
Hardiness zone
4a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Detroit Lakes 1 Nne, Mn (0.5 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.