Benson, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benson, a city in Swift County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
46°F
Light Rain
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46. North northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Benson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 46°F | Light Rain | 20 mph NNW | 93% |
| Tonight | 36°F | Light Rain Likely then Cloudy | 15 mph NNW | 64% |
| Thursday | 42°F | Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 27°F | Patchy Fog | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday | 42°F | Areas Of Fog then Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 27°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NW | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benson (45.315, -95.605). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benson
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 3
Growing season
151 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Benson: nearby ZIP 56215 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Minnesota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benson, Mn (2.2 mi from Benson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.