Lanesboro, Minnesota Weather
Lanesboro, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lanesboro, Fillmore County.
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About Lanesboro, Minnesota
Lanesboro unfolds like a secret whispered by the Root River, its valley cradling the town with steep, verdant bluffs that rise abruptly from the water's edge. It lies 28.3 miles south-west of Winona, MN (from Winona, MN: bearing 217°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east-north-east of Preston. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: broad, sun-drenched fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their emerald and gold hues a vibrant counterpoint to the deep, cool shadows cast by the towering limestone cliffs. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mixture of fertile soil and the persistent murmur of the river, a sound that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. Lanesboro itself is a collection of charming storefronts and homes, their painted facades reflecting the clear, often brilliant Minnesota sky, creating a postcard-perfect image that belies the rugged beauty of its surroundings. This is a place where history flows as surely as the Root River, a waterway that once powered the mills of early settlers and continues to shape Lanesboro's identity. Founded in the mid-19th century, its economy has long been tied to the fertile land, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of agriculture that still defines the rhythm of life here. The town has also embraced its natural heritage, transforming old railway lines into the picturesque Root River State Trail, a ribbon of asphalt that invites cyclists and hikers to explore the valley's wonders. Lanesboro has become a destination for those seeking respite, its quiet charm and access to outdoor recreation drawing visitors who appreciate the unpretentious beauty of southeastern Minnesota, a land where the past is as tangible as the solid earth beneath one's feet.
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| Location | Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 43.720797°N, 91.976822°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55949 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lanesboro, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lanesboro, 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 Lanesboro includes coordinates 43.720797°N, 91.976822°W, situated in Fillmore County. ZIP code 55949. Telephone area code: 218. 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.
