Bard College, NY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Bard College, a community in Dutchess County, New York.
Overnight
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Bard College
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 50°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph S | 6% |
| Wednesday | 73°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph S | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 57°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph S | 2% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Rain Showers | 7 mph S | 81% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 3 mph SW | 51% |
| Friday | 67°F | Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain Likely | 2 mph NW | 67% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 mph N | 67% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph NW | 46% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 mph NW | 35% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 3 mph W | 30% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 1 mph W | 18% |
| Monday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 6 mph NW | 27% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph W | 27% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph SW | 26% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Bard College (42.023, -73.909). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Bard College
Last spring frost
May 14
First fall frost
Sep 28
Growing season
134 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Bard College: nearby ZIP 12504 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New York frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rhinebeck 4Se, Ny (9.8 mi from Bard College). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.