Newfolden, Minnesota Weather
Newfolden, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Newfolden, Marshall County.
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About Newfolden, Minnesota
Newfolden, Minnesota, lies under a sky so vast it seems to hold its breath, a place where the land unfurls in broad, sun-drenched plains that roll towards horizons so distant they blur into the atmospheric haze. It lies 44.0 miles north-east of Grand Forks, ND (from Grand Forks, ND: bearing 47°T), and is situated 17.7 miles north-north-west of Thief River Falls. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, is the bedrock of existence, a testament to the relentless work of wind and water over millennia, shaping the gentle swells that define the landscape. In the quiet hum of summer afternoons, the air thrums with the insistent buzz of insects and the rustle of tall grasses, a subtle symphony played out across fields of amber grain and the emerald green of burgeoning crops. Evenings bring a hushed reverence as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of rose and gold, casting long, theatrical shadows that stretch and distort across the open country. The story of Newfolden is etched into the very patterns of agriculture that have sustained it for generations, a legacy passed down from hardy pioneers who saw potential in this fertile expanse. The local economy, intrinsically tied to the bounty of the earth, thrives on the cultivation of wheat, corn, and soybeans, a dependable rhythm of planting and harvest that dictates the pulse of life. This agricultural bedrock has fostered a spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land, a characteristic that defines the people of Newfolden. While not marked by grand monuments, the enduring presence of family farms, the steadfast grain elevators standing sentinel against the prairie sky, and the quiet camaraderie found in its community gathering spaces, all speak to a history of perseverance and a distinctive, unpretentious character.
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| Location | Newfolden, Marshall County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 48.355529°N, 96.330037°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 56738 |
| Area Code | 320 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Newfolden, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Newfolden, 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 Newfolden includes coordinates 48.355529°N, 96.330037°W, situated in Marshall County. ZIP code 56738. 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.
