Detroit Lakes, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Detroit Lakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Detroit Lakes.
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What is the weather usually like in Detroit Lakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 79°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -4°F average low
- 29.5 inprecipitation per year · 748 mm
- 47.6 insnowfall per year · 121 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Detroit Lakes: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DETROIT LAKES 1 NNE, MN US (USC00212142), adjusted for the elevation of Detroit Lakes.
Detroit Lakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Detroit Lakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:33 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:33 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:46 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:26 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:40 AM | 6:38 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 7:59 AM | 4:37 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Detroit Lakes?
Detroit Lakes has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -4°F (-20°C).
It gets about 29.5 inches (748 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Detroit Lakes is June to September. At 1,368 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Detroit Lakes
What is the hottest month in Detroit Lakes?
July, with an average high of 79°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Detroit Lakes?
January, with an average low of -4°F (-20°C).
How much does it rain in Detroit Lakes?
About 29.5 inches (748 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Detroit Lakes?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Detroit Lakes?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Detroit Lakes have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Detroit Lakes in November?
Highs average 37°F and lows 19°F, with about 1.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Detroit Lakes?
Around 7:24 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:51 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Detroit Lakes weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Detroit Lakes.
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