Nelson, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Nelson, a city in Douglas County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
59°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Nelson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 59°F | Rain Showers | 15 mph E | 75% |
| Tonight | 54°F | Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph E | 76% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph NE | 12% |
| Saturday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph ENE | 3% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph E | 3% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 1% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph ESE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph SE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph SSE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 19% |
| Thursday | 69°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 19% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 7% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Nelson (45.887, -95.265). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Nelson
Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
159 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Nelson: nearby ZIP 56355 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Alexandria Muni Ap, Mn (8.8 mi from Nelson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.