Elgin, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Elgin, a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
66°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Elgin
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 66°F | Rain Showers Likely | 8 mph N | 66% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Rain Showers | 6 to 12 mph NE | 96% |
| Wednesday | 55°F | Rain Showers | 7 to 14 mph SW | 92% |
| Wednesday Night | 45°F | Rain Showers | 14 mph W | 90% |
| Thursday | 49°F | Rain Showers Likely | 12 to 15 mph N | 74% |
| Thursday Night | 36°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 12 mph N | 9% |
| Friday | 47°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 8 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 6 mph SW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph W | 9% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 mph W | 10% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph SW | 3% |
| Monday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 12 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 8 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Elgin (44.129, -92.254). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Elgin
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Oct 2
Growing season
148 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Elgin: nearby ZIP 55932 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Theilman 1Ssw, Mn (10.3 mi from Elgin). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.