Manchester, CT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Manchester, a community in Hartford County, Connecticut.
Overnight
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Manchester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 51°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 6 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Rain Showers | 3 to 8 mph SE | 83% |
| Sunday Night | 52°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 13 mph NE | 80% |
| Monday | 66°F | Partly Sunny | 7 to 13 mph N | 11% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 8 mph NE | 3% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph NE | 4% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 10 mph NE | 4% |
| Wednesday | 64°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 16 mph NE | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 24% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 17 mph NE | 32% |
| Thursday Night | 47°F | Chance Rain Showers | 17 mph N | 36% |
| Friday | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers | 17 mph N | 33% |
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 Sep 19, 2026.