Gardner, MA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Gardner, a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
This Afternoon
70°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
7-day forecast for Gardner
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 70°F | Sunny | 9 mph SW | 2% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 mph SW | 2% |
| Thursday | 67°F | Chance Light Rain | 9 to 14 mph SW | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 to 9 mph SW | 65% |
| Friday | 67°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph SW | 56% |
| Friday Night | 52°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 mph NW | 51% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 6 mph N | 40% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 9 mph NW | 44% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Chance Light Rain | 9 to 14 mph W | 37% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 9 mph W | 5% |
| Monday | 50°F | Mostly Sunny | 9 to 15 mph W | 9% |
| Monday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph W | 5% |
| Tuesday | 54°F | Sunny | 7 to 13 mph W | 3% |
| Tuesday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 9 mph W | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Gardner (42.584, -71.989). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Gardner
Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
Oct 13
Growing season
163 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Gardner: nearby ZIP 01440 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Massachusetts frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Ashburnham, Ma (4.1 mi from Gardner). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.