Zumbrota, Minnesota Weather
Zumbrota, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Zumbrota, Goodhue County.
Full aviation weather for Zumbrota is published on the Dodge Center Airport (KTOB) page, 33 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. 6 airfields within reach of Zumbrota 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 Zumbrota: Stanton Airfield (KSYN) 34 km · Red Wing Regional Airport (KRGK) 36 km · Rochester International Airport (KRST) 45 km · Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA) 51 km · Faribault Municipal Airport-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (KFBL) 51 km
Conditions reported at KTOB describe the airfield itself. Weather 33 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Zumbrota specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Zumbrota, Minnesota
Zumbrota rests in the fertile embrace of southeastern Minnesota, where the rolling terrain, sculpted by ancient glaciers, gently slopes towards the Zumbro River. It lies 21.3 miles north-north-west of Rochester, MN (from Rochester, MN: bearing 332°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Pine Island. The land here breathes a deep, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the sweet hay of summer. A quiet strength emanates from the broad fields that unfurl under an immense sky, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of farmhouses and the occasional cluster of mature trees. The air, especially in the hushed moments of dawn, carries a crispness that hints at the changing seasons, a tangible presence that settles over Zumbrota like a familiar cloak. The history of Zumbrota is as deeply rooted as the oaks that line its avenues, tracing its origins to early pioneers drawn by the rich agricultural potential of the land. The Zumbro River, a vital artery for commerce and sustenance, played a crucial role in the town's development, its waters once powering mills that ground the bounty of the surrounding farms. Today, the economy of Zumbrota still draws heavily from the land, with agriculture remaining a cornerstone, but a growing appreciation for its heritage has also fostered a vibrant arts scene, most notably embodied by the historic State Theatre, a beloved landmark that continues to draw crowds with its timeless charm.
Live animated radar for Zumbrota 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.
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| Location | Zumbrota, Goodhue County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44.294132°N, 92.669081°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55992 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Zumbrota, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Zumbrota, 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 Zumbrota includes coordinates 44.294132°N, 92.669081°W, situated in Goodhue County. ZIP code 55992. 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. 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.
