Franklin, NH Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Franklin, a city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
This Afternoon
66°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Isolated rain showers before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast for Franklin
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 66°F | Isolated Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph S | 15% |
| Tonight | 46°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 8% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 2% |
| Thursday | 71°F | Scattered Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph S | 49% |
| Thursday Night | 56°F | Isolated Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SW | 20% |
| Friday | 68°F | Light Rain Likely | 0 mph | 58% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Light Rain | 0 mph | 77% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph N | 67% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Chance Light Rain | 0 to 5 mph NW | 53% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 27% |
| Sunday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 11% |
| Monday | 54°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 to 10 mph NW | 19% |
| Monday Night | 32°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 18% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Franklin (43.454, -71.670). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Franklin
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Oct 3
Growing season
148 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Franklin: nearby ZIP 03235 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New Hampshire frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Franklin Falls Dam, Nh (1.8 mi from Franklin). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.