Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Weather
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Detroit Lakes, Becker County.
Full aviation weather for Detroit Lakes is published on the Detroit Lakes Airport (KDTL) page, 3 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 4 airfields within reach of Detroit Lakes have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Detroit Lakes: Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field (K47Y) 28 km · Perham Municipal Airport (K16D) 29 km · Park Rapids Municipal Airport Konshok Field (KPKD) 59 km
Conditions reported at KDTL describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Detroit Lakes specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Detroit Lakes.
About Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes rests on the edge of a sprawling, glacial topography, a landscape sculpted by ancient ice that left behind a mosaic of lakes and rolling woodlands. It lies 43.8 miles east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 95°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-west of Frazee. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a summer rain, and the light at dusk often settles into a soft, golden hue that bleeds across the sky, reflecting in the countless water bodies that give the area its name. The terrain is a gentle undulation, a series of low hills interspersed with the shimmering blues and greens of the lakes, creating a picturesque setting where the forest presses in close to the water's edge. This is a place where the natural world feels immediate, where the call of a loon can carry across the quiet morning and the rustle of leaves is a constant, subtle soundtrack to daily life. The history of Detroit Lakes is deeply intertwined with its abundant waterways, which were vital arteries for early settlers and indigenous peoples alike. The region’s economy has long been tied to the land, with agriculture and timber playing significant roles, and the enduring appeal of its natural beauty has fostered a robust tourism industry, drawing visitors to its sandy beaches and recreational opportunities. The area's distinctive character is shaped by this blend of resourcefulness and recreation; it’s a place where the quiet persistence of farming communities meets the vibrant pulse of summer resorts. This duality is evident in the town's unhurried pace, a tempo set by the changing seasons and the enduring allure of the lakes, which remain the heart of Detroit Lakes' identity and appeal.
Live animated radar for Detroit Lakes and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46.817181°N, 95.845325°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56501, 56502 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Detroit Lakes includes coordinates 46.817181°N, 95.845325°W, situated in Becker County. ZIP code 56501, 56502. 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. 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.
