Motley, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Motley, a city in Cass County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
61°F
Chance Rain Showers
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Motley
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph E | 41% |
| Tonight | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers then Chance Drizzle | 5 to 10 mph E | 46% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph ENE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph E | 0% |
| Monday | 63°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph E | 2% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 1% |
| Tuesday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 10 mph ESE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 10 mph SSE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 13% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 13% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 6% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Motley (46.335, -94.643). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Motley
Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
Oct 6
Growing season
156 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Motley: nearby ZIP 56466 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Gull Lake Dam, Mn (12.7 mi from Motley). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.