Fergus Falls, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Fergus Falls, a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
48°F
Cloudy
Cloudy. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 21 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Fergus Falls
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 48°F | Cloudy | 21 mph NNW | 11% |
| Tonight | 41°F | Light Rain | 16 to 20 mph NNW | 84% |
| Wednesday | 45°F | Light Rain | 21 mph N | 90% |
| Wednesday Night | 35°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 15 to 21 mph NNW | 24% |
| Thursday | 41°F | Partly Sunny | 9 to 16 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 30°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 8 mph ENE | 0% |
| Friday | 42°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph SSE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 12 mph SW | 8% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph WNW | 13% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph WSW | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 17 mph WSW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Fergus Falls (46.285, -96.076). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Fergus Falls
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 5
Growing season
152 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Fergus Falls: nearby ZIP 56537 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Fergus Falls, Mn (1.6 mi from Fergus Falls). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.