MacDonnell Heights, NY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for MacDonnell Heights, a community in Dutchess County, New York.
Overnight
49°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind around 3 mph.
7-day forecast for MacDonnell Heights
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 49°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday | 74°F | Sunny | 3 to 9 mph S | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 1% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Light Rain Likely | 6 to 9 mph S | 61% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 to 6 mph SW | 68% |
| Friday | 70°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 mph NW | 62% |
| Friday Night | 50°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 mph N | 62% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 to 6 mph NW | 25% |
| Saturday Night | 41°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 34% |
| Sunday | 57°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph NW | 17% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph W | 7% |
| Monday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 10 mph W | 13% |
| Monday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 13% |
| Tuesday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 10 mph SW | 5% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for MacDonnell Heights (41.717, -73.861). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for MacDonnell Heights
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 14
Growing season
168 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for MacDonnell Heights: nearby ZIP 12603 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New York frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Poughkeepsie Dutchess Co Ap, Ny (3.5 mi from MacDonnell Heights). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.