Manchester, CT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Manchester, a community in Hartford County, Connecticut.
This Afternoon
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. South wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Manchester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 70°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 mph S | 2% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph S | 3% |
| Wednesday | 73°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday | 72°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 to 13 mph S | 31% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Light Rain | 5 to 9 mph S | 75% |
| Friday | 68°F | Rain | 5 mph S | 84% |
| Friday Night | 56°F | Rain | 6 mph W | 83% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Light Rain Likely | 7 mph NW | 59% |
| Saturday Night | 42°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 mph NW | 31% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 5 to 9 mph W | 20% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph W | 8% |
| Monday | 58°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 to 15 mph W | 20% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy | 8 mph W | 20% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Manchester (41.780, -72.520). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Manchester
Last spring frost
Apr 17
First fall frost
Oct 26
Growing season
191 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Manchester: nearby ZIP 06040 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Connecticut frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hartford Brainard Fld, Ct (6.7 mi from Manchester). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.