Benson, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 mph WNW | 3% |
| Tonight | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Wednesday | 78°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 57°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 0% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph S | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph S | 5% |
| Friday | 83°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 9% |
| Friday Night | 60°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 10% |
| Saturday | 83°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 14% |
| Saturday Night | 62°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph E | 41% |
| Sunday | 82°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny | 10 mph NNE | 32% |
| Sunday Night | 63°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph ENE | 21% |
| Monday | 80°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph NE | 21% |
| Monday Night | 61°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph NE | 17% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benson, MN
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 3
Growing season
151 days
Hardiness zone
4b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benson, Mn (2.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.