Farmington, Minnesota Weather
Farmington, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Farmington, Dakota County.
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About Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington rests in a landscape where the Dakota County prairie begins to gently yield, its fields of corn and soybeans unfurling towards a horizon often softened by the low, golden slant of the late afternoon sun. It lies 4.9 miles east of Lakeville, MN (from Lakeville, MN: bearing 98°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-east of Apple Valley. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of turned earth and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming clover. Waterways, like the quiet winding of the Vermillion River, trace their slow paths through the terrain, their banks a tapestry of reeds and the occasional silver flash of a darting fish, reflecting the broad, ever-present sky that seems to hold the very breath of the region. The land itself, fertile and accommodating, speaks of a long and patient agricultural heritage, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life with a steady, unwavering hand. The story of Farmington is one of steady growth, rooted in the fertile soil that first drew settlers seeking opportunity. Early on, agriculture formed the backbone of its economy, a tradition that continues to shape its character, with farmers tending the same rich earth that sustained their predecessors. While the echoes of its agrarian past are strong, Farmington has also embraced a more diversified present, with a burgeoning local economy that supports a vibrant mix of businesses, from small, family-run shops to larger enterprises that provide essential services. The distinctive feel of Farmington lies in this blend – a place that honors its agricultural roots while looking forward, its streets alive with the quiet hum of everyday life and the enduring spirit of its community.
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| Location | Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.640243°N, 93.14355°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55024 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Farmington, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Farmington, 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 Farmington includes coordinates 44.640243°N, 93.143550°W, situated in Dakota County. ZIP code 55024. Telephone area code: 612, 952. 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.
