Detroit Lakes, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
71°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind around 12 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 71°F | Sunny | 12 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tonight | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 12 mph WSW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Sunny | 3 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 58°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 mph SSW | 6% |
| Thursday | 81°F | Sunny | 9 to 13 mph SW | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Mostly Clear | 7 to 13 mph SSW | 6% |
| Friday | 82°F | Sunny | 6 to 12 mph WSW | 8% |
| Friday Night | 56°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 12 mph NE | 8% |
| Saturday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 9 mph S | 10% |
| Saturday Night | 57°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 9 mph NE | 20% |
| Sunday | 77°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny | 5 to 8 mph NNE | 20% |
| Sunday Night | 57°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 8 mph NNE | 20% |
| Monday | 77°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 9 mph NE | 20% |
| Monday Night | 57°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph NE | 17% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Detroit Lakes, MN
Last spring frost
May 5
First fall frost
Oct 3
Growing season
150 days
Hardiness zone
4a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Tamarac Wildlife Re, Mn (1.3 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.