Detroit Lakes, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Detroit Lakes, a city in Becker County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
61°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Detroit Lakes
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 61°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 14 mph ESE | 21% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 14 mph E | 15% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph ENE | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph ENE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 mph E | 1% |
| Monday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 mph ESE | 1% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph ESE | 0% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 12 mph SE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 9 mph SSE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 9 to 14 mph SSE | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph SSE | 18% |
| Thursday | 69°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph S | 18% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph SSE | 7% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Detroit Lakes (46.808, -95.847). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Detroit Lakes
Last spring frost
May 15
First fall frost
Sep 24
Growing season
130 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Detroit Lakes: nearby ZIP 56501 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Detroit Lakes 1 Nne, Mn (0.5 mi from Detroit Lakes). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.