Albert Lea, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Albert Lea, a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
Overnight
46°F
Light Rain
Rain and patchy fog. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Albert Lea
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 46°F | Light Rain | 10 mph NW | 89% |
| Wednesday | 49°F | Drizzle | 10 to 15 mph W | 81% |
| Wednesday Night | 41°F | Drizzle | 10 to 15 mph WNW | 84% |
| Thursday | 48°F | Chance Drizzle then Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 39% |
| Thursday Night | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Friday | 45°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 2% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 48°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 2% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Sunny | 5 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Albert Lea (43.654, -93.364). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Albert Lea
Last spring frost
Apr 27
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
164 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Albert Lea: nearby ZIP 56007 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Albert Lea 3Se, Mn (3.9 mi from Albert Lea). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.