Benton, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benton, a town in Bossier County, Louisiana.
Overnight
50°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Benton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 73°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Friday | 72°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph NE | 15% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 3% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tuesday | 71°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benton (32.690, -93.740). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benton
Last spring frost
Mar 14
First fall frost
Nov 14
Growing season
246 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Benton: nearby ZIP 71006 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benton 5E, La (2.1 mi from Benton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.