Benson, PA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benson, a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
This Afternoon
73°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
7-day forecast for Benson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 73°F | Sunny | 5 to 8 mph S | 1% |
| Tonight | 48°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 12 mph SE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 58°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph S | 99% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Rain Showers Likely | 5 to 10 mph SW | 67% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph SW | 19% |
| Friday | 63°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph W | 24% |
| Friday Night | 42°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 mph NW | 30% |
| Saturday | 53°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 to 12 mph W | 34% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 9 mph W | 34% |
| Sunday | 52°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 6 to 12 mph W | 21% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph W | 23% |
| Monday | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 to 16 mph W | 34% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Chance Rain Showers | 9 to 13 mph W | 34% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benson (40.203, -78.929). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benson
Last spring frost
Apr 29
First fall frost
Oct 21
Growing season
176 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Benson: nearby ZIP 15928 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Pennsylvania frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Johnstown Cambria Co Ap, Pa (6.9 mi from Benson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.