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Fairmont, MN 56031 Weather
Current conditions
Observed at Fairmont, Fairmont Municipal Airport · 1 hr ago
Forecast
10-day-
Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
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Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 1 hr ago.
Hourly
Hourly forecast- Now48°
- 9 AM53°
- 10 AM58°
- 11 AM62°
- 12 PM65°
- 1 PM69°
- 2 PM71°
- 3 PM73°
- 4 PM74°
- 5 PM74°
- 6 PM71°
- 7 PM67°
- 8 PM64°
- 9 PM59°
- 10 PM57°
- 11 PM56°
- Thu12 AM55°
- 1 AM53°
- 2 AM52°
- 3 AM51°
- 4 AM51°
- 5 AM49°
- 6 AM48°
- 7 AM48°
10-day forecast
Details- TodayOct 21Sunny47°74°
- ThuOct 22Sunny54°77°
- FriOct 23Mostly Sunny59°76°
- SatOct 24Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers34%47°74°
- SunOct 25Chance Rain Showers46%41°57°
- MonOct 26Chance Rain Showers46%37°53°
- TueOct 27Slight Chance Rain Showers21%37°54°
- WedOct 28Sunny45°66°
- ThuOct 29Mostly sunny38°48°
- FriOct 30Sunny37°50°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
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Air quality
Acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Forecast
- WedGood (42)
- ThuGood
- FriGood
South Central Minnesota, MN reporting area · 1 hr ago. Data from AirNow (EPA and its state, local and tribal partners); preliminary and subject to change.
Sun & moon
Almanac
MonthlyWinnebago, records since 1898. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- Estherville 40 km
- Spirit Lake 58 km
- Saint James 41 km
- Windom 59 km
- Blue Earth 28 km
- Jackson 43 km
- Lake Crystal 55 km
- Madelia 46 km
- Wells 59 km
- Mountain Lake 51 km
Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in MPX, issued 3 hrs ago
Key Messages
- Above normal temperatures and dry weather continue through at least Friday.
- Rain chances and normal temperatures return this weekend.
Discussion
Issued at 248 AM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026
TODAY...There is quite the range in regional temperatures this morning, with parts of western Minnesota still sitting in the low 50s while some spots in west-central Wisconsin are plummeting to the low 30s already. There is also seemingly random 10 degree differences over short distances all across the area. For example, KLVN in Lakeville is sitting at 45F at 2AM and KMSP is at a balmy 55F. Maybe that example is influenced by the urban heat island, but you can find more examples of that spread all over this morning. This is likely showing the battle between southerly winds advecting warm air northwards and clear skies facilitating efficient radiational cooling (strength varying based on location). All that to say, some folks will be waking up to chilly temps this morning. Winds will not increase too drastically today, though the persistent southerly flow and sunny skies will bump highs up a couple degrees from yesterday.
THURSDAY TO SATURDAY...Temperatures will run a good 15 to 20 degrees above normal for mid-October (meaning highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s). Both Thursday and Friday have a shot at exceeding 80 degrees for locations along the Buffalo Ridge. Southeasterly winds will increase for Friday and Saturday ahead of a developing low pressure system over southern Canada. A cold front is expected to swing through the region on Saturday, though not before it loses much of its umph. The southerly flow will help increase PWATs to a little over an inch (which is almost 3 times normal for mid October), so there will certainly be enough moisture to tap into. The overall lack of strong forcing though will likely limit precip amounts to a couple tenths at most as the rounds of showers move through this weekend.
SUNDAY TO TUESDAY...The pattern changes and our late summer-like weather comes to an end next week. The highs next week will be similar to what our lows are like this week. And lows drop into the 30s, with many areas across the north likely seeing sub- freezing temps again as we near the end of October. Rain chances linger to start the week, though it depends on how far south that front is able to drop.
Aviation
Issued at 537 AM CDT Wed Oct 21 2026
VFR conditions continue through the period. An area of increased mid- level moisture is sliding east across northern Minnesota and Wisconsin early this morning, producing clouds around 10-15k feet. Winds are generally out of the south this morning, but will become light and variable before shifting more E/NE by tomorrow morning.
KMSP...No additional concerns.
/OUTLOOK FOR KMSP/ THU PM...VFR. Wind SE 5kts. FRI...VFR. Wind SSE 10-15G25kts. SAT...VFR, chc -SHRA/MVFR. Wind SSW 10-15G25kts.
Mpx Watches
MN...None. WI...None.
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