Staples, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Staples, a city in Todd County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
61°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Staples
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 61°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph ESE | 68% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph E | 52% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 8% |
| Saturday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NNE | 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 | 1% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph E | 1% |
| Tuesday | 63°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 | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 14% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 14% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 6% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Staples (46.372, -94.815). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Staples
Last spring frost
May 10
First fall frost
Sep 30
Growing season
141 days
Hardiness zone
4a
More local growing data for Staples: nearby ZIP 56479 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Wadena 3 S, Mn (17.1 mi from Staples). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.