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Current conditions at

Pipestone Municipal Airport (KPQN)

Lat: 43.99°NLon: 96.3°WElev: 1732ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 7:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Benton MN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of sprinkles between noon and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Columbus Day
A chance of sprinkles between noon and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Benton MN
 44.27°N 96.29°W (Elev. 1749 ft)
Last Update:
7:28 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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