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.
Today
72°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
7-day forecast for Fergus Falls
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 72°F | Sunny | 9 to 13 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 79°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 59°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph SSW | 4% |
| Thursday | 84°F | Sunny | 8 to 14 mph SSW | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 8 to 13 mph S | 6% |
| Friday | 84°F | Sunny | 7 to 12 mph SSW | 6% |
| Friday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 10 mph NE | 8% |
| Saturday | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 10 mph ESE | 12% |
| Saturday Night | 62°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 9 mph ENE | 31% |
| Sunday | 81°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny | 9 mph NNE | 17% |
| Sunday Night | 63°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph NE | 17% |
| Monday | 80°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 17% |
| Monday Night | 61°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 16% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.