Dalton, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dalton, a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Tonight
54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. East wind 10 to 16 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Dalton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 54°F | Cloudy | 10 to 16 mph E | 7% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 mph NE | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 14 mph ENE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 12 mph E | 2% |
| Monday | 64°F | Partly Sunny | 10 mph E | 2% |
| Monday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph ESE | 1% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 13 mph SE | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph SE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph SSE | 20% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 12 mph S | 20% |
| Thursday Night | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph SSE | 8% |
| Friday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 15 mph SSE | 8% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Dalton (46.174, -95.915). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dalton
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
152 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Dalton: nearby ZIP 56324 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Fergus Falls, Mn (13.3 mi from Dalton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.