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Weather for 56501 — Detroit Lakes, MN

Conditions and forecast for the exact centre of ZIP code 56501 (46.817, -95.845), not a nearby airport.

41°

Overcast

Feels like:
32°
Humidity:
72%
Wind:
22 mph
Dew point:
33°

Source updated: 11:44:35 AM · WeatherSignal checked: 11:44:35 AM

Source: Open-Meteo (national weather-service models)

Next 12 hours in 56501

12 PM

41°

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1 PM

40°

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2 PM

40°

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3 PM

41°

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4 PM

42°

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5 PM

43°

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6 PM

45°

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7 PM

47°

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8 PM

48°

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9 PM

48°

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10 PM

48°

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11 PM

46°

0%

7 day forecast for 56501

  • Today

    48° / 40°

    0% rain · 22 mph wind

  • Saturday, Oct 17

    60° / 40°

    0% rain · 13 mph wind

  • Sunday, Oct 18

    62° / 46°

    0% rain · 14 mph wind

  • Monday, Oct 19

    58° / 43°

    0% rain · 7 mph wind

  • Tuesday, Oct 20

    58° / 45°

    0% rain · 12 mph wind

  • Wednesday, Oct 21

    62° / 51°

    0% rain · 13 mph wind

  • Thursday, Oct 22

    62° / 48°

    0% rain · 9 mph wind

About ZIP code 56501

56501 covers Detroit Lakes 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: Fargo (45 mi), Minneapolis (177 mi), St. Paul (185 mi), Sioux Falls (230 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 Detroit Lakes 56501, Minnesota

  • The warmest afternoon ahead is Sunday, reaching about 62°F.
  • The coldest night ahead dips to about 40°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 Detroit Lakes 56501, Minnesota weather

How accurate is the Detroit Lakes 56501, 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 Detroit Lakes 56501, 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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