Weather for 56256 — Madison, MN
Conditions and forecast for the exact centre of ZIP code 56256 (44.995, -96.165), not a nearby airport.
42°
Overcast
- Feels like:
- 33°
- Humidity:
- 71%
- Wind:
- 22 mph
- Dew point:
- 34°
Source updated: 1:45:49 PM · WeatherSignal checked: 1:45:49 PM
Next 12 hours in 56256
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7 day forecast for 56256
Today
51° / 42°
0% rain · 22 mph wind
Saturday, Oct 17
63° / 39°
0% rain · 15 mph wind
Sunday, Oct 18
66° / 46°
0% rain · 17 mph wind
Monday, Oct 19
60° / 43°
0% rain · 7 mph wind
Tuesday, Oct 20
63° / 46°
0% rain · 12 mph wind
Wednesday, Oct 21
68° / 53°
0% rain · 12 mph wind
Thursday, Oct 22
66° / 49°
0% rain · 6 mph wind
About ZIP code 56256
56256 covers Madison in Minnesota. Forecasts on this page are generated for the coordinates at the centre of the ZIP code, so small differences from a nearby city forecast are expected and usually correct.
Closest cities with full forecast pages: Sioux Falls (104 mi), Fargo (133 mi), Minneapolis (142 mi), St. Paul (150 mi).
Nearby ZIP codes
Severe weather warnings are issued by the National Weather Service for counties and polygons that may not line up with ZIP code boundaries. Always follow official warnings for your exact address.
Planning your week in Madison 56256, Minnesota
- The warmest afternoon ahead is Wednesday, reaching about 68°F.
- The coldest night ahead dips to about 39°F.
- This is a dry stretch — most days show rain chances under 20%, good for outdoor plans.
- The breeziest day looks like today, with sustained wind near 22 mph.
Common questions about Madison 56256, Minnesota weather
- How accurate is the Madison 56256, Minnesota forecast?
- The next 48 hours are usually reliable on temperature and sky cover, with timing that can shift by an hour or two. Days three and four are dependable for the overall pattern. Beyond that, treat the numbers as a planning direction rather than a promise — we label confidence on every day so you can judge for yourself.
- What is the best day this week in Madison 56256, Minnesota?
- No day in the current outlook has a rain chance above 40%, so conditions look favorable for outdoor plans across the week.
- Where does this forecast come from?
- Forecast values come from national weather model data, and official warnings come from the National Weather Service. We show the source and the last-updated time on every page, and we never invent a number the source did not publish — missing measurements are hidden, not guessed.
- How often is this page updated?
- The forecast refreshes whenever the source model publishes new data, typically several times a day. The freshness note near the top of the page shows exactly when the numbers you are looking at were issued.
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Weather in nearby cities
- Sioux Falls, SD weather · about 104 miles away
- Fargo, ND weather · about 133 miles away
- Minneapolis, MN weather · about 142 miles away
- St. Paul, MN weather · about 150 miles away
- Rochester, MN weather · about 194 miles away
- Omaha, NE weather · about 258 miles away