Benton Harbor, MI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benton Harbor, a city in Berrien County, Michigan.
Today
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Benton Harbor
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Tonight | 64°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Wednesday | 80°F | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SW | 43% |
| Wednesday Night | 63°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph W | 83% |
| Thursday | 78°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph W | 83% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 to 5 mph E | 42% |
| Friday | 80°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 9% |
| Friday Night | 63°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph W | 6% |
| Saturday | 83°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 10% |
| Saturday Night | 68°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SW | 26% |
| Sunday | 84°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SW | 26% |
| Sunday Night | 67°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SW | 44% |
| Monday | 83°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SW | 44% |
| Monday Night | 66°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SW | 51% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benton Harbor (42.113, -86.447). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benton Harbor
Last spring frost
May 5
First fall frost
Oct 15
Growing season
161 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Benton Harbor: nearby ZIP 49085 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Michigan frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benton Harbor Ap, Mi (5.2 mi from Benton Harbor). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.