Balaton, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Balaton, a city in Lyon County, Minnesota.
Overnight
37°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Cloudy. Low around 37, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Balaton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 37°F | Rain Showers Likely | 20 mph NW | 68% |
| Wednesday | 43°F | Rain Showers | 20 mph NW | 88% |
| Wednesday Night | 34°F | Rain Showers then Cloudy | 15 to 20 mph NW | 82% |
| Thursday | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 15 to 20 mph NNW | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 42°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 50°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Sunny | 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Balaton (44.233, -95.871). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Balaton
Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
156 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Balaton: nearby ZIP 56115 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Tracy, Mn (13.8 mi from Balaton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.