Poughkeepsie, NY Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Poughkeepsie, a city in Dutchess County, New York.
This Afternoon
79°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 8 mph.
7-day forecast for Poughkeepsie
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 79°F | Sunny | 8 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 6 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 54°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 1 mph SE | 32% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Rain Showers | 5 mph SE | 96% |
| Sunday Night | 54°F | Rain Showers | 2 to 10 mph NE | 96% |
| Monday | 66°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 12 mph N | 24% |
| Monday Night | 49°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph N | 21% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph NE | 25% |
| Tuesday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph NE | 20% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph NE | 20% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 9 mph NE | 28% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph NE | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph N | 35% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Poughkeepsie (41.695, -73.920). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Poughkeepsie
Last spring frost
Apr 21
First fall frost
Oct 21
Growing season
183 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Poughkeepsie: nearby ZIP 12601 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · New York frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Poughkeepsie, Ny (1.4 mi from Poughkeepsie). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.