Benson, AZ Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benson, a city in Cochise County, Arizona.
Tonight
43°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South southeast wind around 3 mph.
7-day forecast for Benson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph SSE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Sunny | 3 to 9 mph SSW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 42°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Thursday | 67°F | Sunny | 1 to 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 1 mph SSW | 0% |
| Friday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph ENE | 4% |
| Friday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph ENE | 4% |
| Saturday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 9 mph ENE | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 14 mph E | 3% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Sunny | 8 to 14 mph ENE | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph E | 3% |
| Monday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 7 mph ENE | 9% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Mostly Clear | 1 mph NE | 9% |
| Tuesday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph S | 5% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benson (31.914, -110.329). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benson
Last spring frost
Apr 12
First fall frost
Nov 1
Growing season
202 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Benson: nearby ZIP 85627 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Arizona frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benson 6Se, Az (8.8 mi from Benson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.