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English: With ice formations beneath the falls. Pipestone National Monument in Pipestone, Minnesota.

Today’s Forecast:

78°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KPQN
Observed at: 3:55 pm
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 60%

This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight:A slight chance of rain showers between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday:Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  98 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 76°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 90/100

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 76°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 49/100

Camping

Excellent
  99 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 76°F. Low rain risk (17%). Light wind (10 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 48/100

About Pipestone

Pipestone is a southwest Minnesota prairie and quartzite destination with short hikes, prairie views, local events, camping nearby, and road-trip stops.

Make the Most of a Pipestone Day

Use cooler parts of the day for exposed prairie walks and keep plans flexible around wind, heat, and storms.

Weather Tips for Pipestone

  • Prairie wind, heat, lightning, and limited shade are the big weather factors.
  • If thunder is in the forecast, prioritize the most exposed activity early or move the day toward lower-risk stops.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Check both temperature and wind, because Minnesota lake, river, prairie, and bluff destinations can feel very different from the nearest city forecast.

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Pipestone rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, water conditions, and trail surfaces to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Pipestone

78°F
Current Temperature
Mostly Cloudy
Station: KPQN
Observed at: 3:55 pm
Wind: 10 mph | Humidity: 60%
Thu
77° 60°
5%
Fri
81° 66°
6%
Sat
95° 73°
0%
Sun
95° 72°
10%
Mon
95° 69°
7%
Tue
90° 66°
7%
Wed
90° 66°
8%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

77° Thu 81° Fri 95° Sat 95° Sun 95° Mon 90° Tue 90° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

60° Thu 66° Fri 73° Sat 72° Sun 69° Mon 66° Tue 66° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 88 Thu 20 Fri 12 Sat 12 Sun 12 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 23, 2026 4:38 pm CDT