Benson, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
51°F
Light Rain
Rain and patchy fog. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 51°F | Light Rain | 20 mph NNW | 93% |
| Tonight | 42°F | Rain | 15 mph N | 100% |
| Wednesday | 48°F | Light Rain | 15 to 20 mph NNW | 93% |
| Wednesday Night | 37°F | Light Rain | 15 mph NNW | 87% |
| Thursday | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday | 43°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph WNW | 9% |
| Sunday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.