Dorset, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dorset, a community in Bennington County, Vermont.
Tonight
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Dorset
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph S | 7% |
| Wednesday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph S | 6% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 8 mph S | 2% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Rain Showers | 9 mph S | 85% |
| Thursday Night | 57°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 to 6 mph SW | 51% |
| Friday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain Likely | 2 mph W | 59% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 mph N | 59% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph NW | 54% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Chance Light Rain | 5 mph W | 44% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 mph W | 35% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 mph SW | 19% |
| Monday | 52°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 to 9 mph W | 38% |
| Monday Night | 32°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 mph W | 38% |
| Tuesday | 52°F | Chance Light Rain | 9 mph SW | 29% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Dorset (43.260, -73.108). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dorset
Last spring frost
May 16
First fall frost
Oct 2
Growing season
140 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Dorset: nearby ZIP 05251 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Vermont frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Peru, Vt (8.9 mi from Dorset). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.