Benson, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Benson, a community in Rutland County, Vermont.
This Afternoon
71°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Benson
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Sunny | 10 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 41°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 1 to 5 mph E | 52% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Light Rain | 6 mph SE | 92% |
| Sunday Night | 46°F | Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 8 mph NE | 92% |
| Monday | 61°F | Partly Sunny | 8 to 12 mph N | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 9 mph N | 1% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Partly Sunny | 6 mph N | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph NE | 3% |
| Wednesday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph NE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 42°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 15% |
| Thursday | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph NE | 25% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph N | 26% |
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 Sep 18, 2026.