Benton, PA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benton, a borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania.
This Afternoon
78°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Benton
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 78°F | Sunny | 7 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 48°F | Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog | 2 to 7 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday | 72°F | Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny | 2 mph E | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph SE | 79% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph S | 100% |
| Sunday Night | 54°F | Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph N | 93% |
| Monday | 68°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph NE | 25% |
| Monday Night | 50°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 8 mph NE | 43% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 mph E | 46% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 6 to 9 mph E | 46% |
| Wednesday | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 10 mph E | 41% |
| Wednesday Night | 47°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 9 mph E | 40% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 9 mph NE | 40% |
| Thursday Night | 49°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 mph NE | 38% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benton (41.196, -76.384). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benton
Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
Oct 11
Growing season
159 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Benton: nearby ZIP 17878 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Pennsylvania frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benton 3 Ne, Pa (4 mi from Benton). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.