Staples, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Staples, a city in Todd County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
54°F
Cloudy
Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. North wind around 15 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Staples
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 54°F | Cloudy | 15 mph N | 11% |
| Tonight | 43°F | Light Rain | 15 mph N | 89% |
| Wednesday | 48°F | Light Rain | 15 mph N | 93% |
| Wednesday Night | 37°F | Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph N | 62% |
| Thursday | 42°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph N | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 27°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday | 42°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 50°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 11% |
| Sunday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSW | 1% |
| Monday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph WSW | 1% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
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 Nov 3, 2026.