Climate Detroit Lakes - Minnesota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 19 | 26 | 37 | 56 | 69 | 78 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | -2 | 3 | 17 | 31 | 45 | 55 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.79 | 0.50 | 1.08 | 1.85 | 3.51 | 4.44 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 82 | 81 | 71 | 56 | 38 | 22 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 60 | 58 | 47 | 35 | 21 | 5 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.82 | 2.96 | 3.57 | 3.05 | 1.20 | 0.69 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
What is the average weather in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?
Detroit Lakes experiences a humid continental climate with very strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are very cold and bring significant snowfall. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters. Winter moisture often arrives as snow, contributing to the snowy conditions.
Detroit Lakes Climate Graph - Minnesota Climate Chart
Daily normals Detroit Lakes - Minnesota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 17.7 | -0.2 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 3.00 | 7.62 |
| 2 Jan | 17.5 | -0.5 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 6.00 | 15.24 |
| 3 Jan | 17.4 | -0.8 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 9.00 | 22.86 |
| 4 Jan | 17.3 | -1.1 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 12.00 | 30.48 |
| 5 Jan | 17.2 | -1.5 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 15.00 | 38.10 |
| 6 Jan | 17.1 | -1.8 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 17.00 | 43.18 |
| 7 Jan | 17.0 | -2.0 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 20.00 | 50.80 |
| 8 Jan | 16.9 | -2.3 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 23.00 | 58.42 |
| 9 Jan | 16.8 | -2.6 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 26.00 | 66.04 |
| 10 Jan | 16.8 | -2.9 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 28.00 | 71.12 |
| 11 Jan | 16.7 | -3.1 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 31.00 | 78.74 |
| 12 Jan | 16.7 | -3.4 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 34.00 | 86.36 |
| 13 Jan | 16.7 | -3.6 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 37.00 | 93.98 |
| 14 Jan | 16.7 | -3.8 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 40.00 | 101.60 |
| 15 Jan | 16.7 | -4.0 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 42.00 | 106.68 |
| 16 Jan | 16.7 | -4.2 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 45.00 | 114.30 |
| 17 Jan | 16.8 | -4.4 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 47.00 | 119.38 |
| 18 Jan | 16.8 | -4.6 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 50.00 | 127.00 |
| 19 Jan | 16.9 | -4.7 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 52.00 | 132.08 |
| 20 Jan | 16.9 | -4.8 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 54.00 | 137.16 |
| 21 Jan | 17.0 | -4.9 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 57.00 | 144.78 |
| 22 Jan | 17.1 | -5.0 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 60.00 | 152.40 |
| 23 Jan | 17.2 | -5.1 | 0.64 | 0.64 | 62.00 | 157.48 |
| 24 Jan | 17.3 | -5.1 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 65.00 | 165.10 |
| 25 Jan | 17.4 | -5.1 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 67.00 | 170.18 |
| 26 Jan | 17.6 | -5.1 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 70.00 | 177.80 |
| 27 Jan | 17.7 | -5.1 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 72.00 | 182.88 |
| 28 Jan | 17.9 | -5.0 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 75.00 | 190.50 |
| 29 Jan | 18.1 | -5.0 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 78.00 | 198.12 |
| 30 Jan | 18.3 | -4.9 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 80.00 | 203.20 |
| 31 Jan | 18.4 | -4.7 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 83.00 | 210.82 |
Weather history Detroit Lakes - July 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul | 81.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 02 Jul | 82.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Jul | 84.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Jul | 82.9 | 66.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 05 Jul | 84.0 | 62.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 06 Jul | 86.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 07 Jul | 79.0 | 61.0 | 0.73 | - | - |
| 08 Jul | 75.9 | 61.0 | 0.85 | - | - |
| 09 Jul | 80.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Jul | 84.9 | 69.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Jul | 90.0 | 72.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 12 Jul | 90.0 | 75.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 15 Jul | 86.0 | 73.0 | - | - | - |
| 16 Jul | 88.0 | 69.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 17 Jul | - | - | 0.00 | - | - |
| 18 Jul | 84.9 | 62.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 19 Jul | 84.9 | 71.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 20 Jul | 82.9 | 59.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 21 Jul | - | - | 0.00 | - | - |
| 22 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 23 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 24 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 25 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 26 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 27 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 28 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 30 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
| 31 Jul | - | - | - | - | - |
Past weather Detroit Lakes
| Jul 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 83.9 ºF | 19 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 65.7 ºF | -2 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.58 inch | 0.79 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 9 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 90.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 75.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 75.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 55.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather July 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Detroit Lakes - Minnesota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Minnesota | |
| County | Becker | |
| City | Detroit Lakes | |
| Zip Code | 56501 | |
| Longitude | -95.84 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 46.82 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1362ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Detroit Lakes - Minnesota
| Local Time | 05:20 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:07 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Detroit Lakes - Minnesota
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Detroit Lakes weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 53ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 31ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 27.46 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 44 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Detroit Lakes
Longitude: -95.84, Latitude: 46.82
Average weather Detroit Lakes, MN - 56501
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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