Benson, MN Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benson, a city in Swift County, Minnesota.
This Afternoon
60°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Benson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 60°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 to 20 mph ESE | 71% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 to 15 mph E | 63% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 10 mph NE | 15% |
| Saturday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph ENE | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph ENE | 14% |
| Monday | 64°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph E | 14% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 5% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph ESE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 45°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 66°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph SSE | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 49°F | Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph SE | 26% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 26% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SE | 7% |
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 Sep 18, 2026.