Benson, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benson, a community in Rutland County, Vermont.
Tonight
49°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 8 mph.
7-day forecast for Benson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 mph S | 4% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph S | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 to 10 mph S | 4% |
| Thursday | 65°F | Rain Showers | 7 to 10 mph S | 89% |
| Thursday Night | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 7 mph S | 50% |
| Friday | 63°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph SW | 43% |
| Friday Night | 47°F | Light Rain Likely | 6 mph N | 56% |
| Saturday | 56°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 mph NW | 52% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 44% |
| Sunday | 54°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph SW | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 5 mph SW | 20% |
| Monday | 53°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 to 9 mph W | 25% |
| Monday Night | 31°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 mph W | 28% |
| Tuesday | 53°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 to 10 mph SW | 27% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Benson (43.710, -73.303). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benson
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 12
Growing season
164 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Benson: nearby ZIP 05743 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Vermont frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Whitehall, Ny (9.6 mi from Benson). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.