Jackson, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Jackson, a city in Jackson County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
54°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Jackson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 54°F | Rain Showers | 15 mph NNW | 100% |
| Tonight | 40°F | Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NW | 86% |
| Wednesday | 46°F | Rain Showers | 15 mph WNW | 69% |
| Wednesday Night | 38°F | Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph WNW | 77% |
| Thursday | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NNW | 36% |
| Thursday Night | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 10% |
| Friday | 44°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph NNE | 2% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 50°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday | 50°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday | 55°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Jackson (43.626, -94.989). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Jackson
Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
Oct 2
Growing season
153 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Jackson: nearby ZIP 56143 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lakefield 2Ne, Mn (9.1 mi from Jackson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.