Benson, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benson, a city in Swift County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
51°F
Light Rain
Rain and patchy fog. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Benson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 51°F | Light Rain | 20 mph NNW | 94% |
| Tonight | 42°F | Rain | 15 mph N | 100% |
| Wednesday | 48°F | Light Rain | 15 to 20 mph NNW | 94% |
| Wednesday Night | 37°F | Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph NNW | 86% |
| Thursday | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday | 43°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph WNW | 9% |
| Sunday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 4% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 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 3, 2026.