Bluffton, Minnesota Weather
Bluffton, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Bluffton, Otter Tail County.
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About Bluffton, Minnesota
Bluffton rests where the land begins to soften its prairie edge, sloping gently towards the meandering waters of the Otter Tail River. It lies 77.9 miles east-south-east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-north-west of Wadena. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the pale wash of dawn to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, casting long, whispering shadows across fields of grain and the scattered woodlands that punctuate the horizon. Roads, like fine threads, stitch together farmsteads and the modest cluster of buildings that form the heart of Bluffton, a place where the wind carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, and the silence is broken only by the distant drone of a tractor or the sharp call of a meadowlark. The terrain itself seems to hold a quiet patience, marked by the slow, deliberate work of cultivation and the ceaseless flow of the river, a constant, murmuring presence. The history of Bluffton is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring agricultural spirit that has shaped its identity since its early days. This was a land of pioneers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life built by hand, and that industrious character still defines the local economy, where farming remains a cornerstone, alongside small businesses that serve the needs of the surrounding rural expanse. The Otter Tail River, more than just a geographical feature, has been a vital artery, providing water for crops and sustenance, and its presence lends a subtle, watery cadence to the rhythm of life in Bluffton. Though not a place of bustling tourism, there is a distinct, unpretentious charm here, a sense of community that has weathered the changing seasons and economic tides, holding fast to its roots in the rich, dark soil of Otter Tail County.
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| Location | Bluffton, Otter Tail County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46.469128°N, 95.233086°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56518 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bluffton, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bluffton, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Bluffton includes coordinates 46.469128°N, 95.233086°W, situated in Otter Tail County. ZIP code 56518. Telephone area code: 320. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
