Winsted, Minnesota Weather
Winsted, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Winsted, McLeod County.
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About Winsted, Minnesota
Winsted rests in a landscape shaped by glacial history, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells, a soft, rolling terrain that hints at the immense power that once sculpted it. It lies 24.9 miles west-north-west of Chaska, MN (from Chaska, MN: bearing 299°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Watertown. The fields here, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards horizons punctuated by the dark, sturdy silhouettes of distant trees. A quiet stillness often settles over Winsted, broken only by the murmur of wind through tall grasses or the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a sound that seems to echo the very pulse of the earth. The air itself carries a certain crispness, particularly in the mornings, a clean, invigorating breath that speaks of open skies and fertile soil. The story of Winsted is one of steady growth, deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of McLeod County. For generations, the fertile ground has provided sustenance, with farming remaining a cornerstone of its local economy, evident in the neat rows of crops that define its surroundings. The presence of nearby lakes, such as the shimmering waters of Winsted Lake, offers a more tranquil aspect to the region, inviting quiet contemplation and recreation. This closeness to nature, coupled with a strong sense of community, has fostered a distinct character in Winsted, a place where the pace of life allows for a deeper appreciation of the simple rhythms of the day.
Live animated radar for Winsted and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Winsted, McLeod County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.963852°N, 94.047472°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55395 |
| Area Code | 612, 952 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Winsted, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Winsted, 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 Winsted includes coordinates 44.963852°N, 94.047472°W, situated in McLeod County. ZIP code 55395. 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.
