Coates, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Coates, a city in Dakota County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
59°F
Light Rain Likely
Rain likely and patchy fog. Cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Coates
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 59°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 to 10 mph N | 70% |
| Tonight | 50°F | Light Rain | 5 mph N | 96% |
| Wednesday | 55°F | Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 91% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Light Rain | 10 mph NNW | 77% |
| Thursday | 49°F | Chance Light Rain | 10 to 15 mph N | 54% |
| Thursday Night | 35°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 3% |
| Friday | 46°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph WSW | 9% |
| Sunday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 9% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Monday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Coates (44.715, -93.032). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Coates
Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
155 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Coates: nearby ZIP 55068 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rosemount Rsch & Outreach Ctr, Mn (2.2 mi from Coates). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.