Dorset, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dorset, a community in Bennington County, Vermont.
Overnight
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Dorset
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SE | 3% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Sunny | 5 mph S | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph SE | 2% |
| Thursday | 67°F | Light Rain | 9 mph S | 100% |
| Thursday Night | 55°F | Light Rain Likely | 1 to 7 mph SW | 69% |
| Friday | 66°F | Chance Light Rain | 2 mph W | 29% |
| Friday Night | 48°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 mph NE | 42% |
| Saturday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph N | 48% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph NW | 52% |
| Sunday | 51°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 mph W | 42% |
| Sunday Night | 33°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 7 mph W | 20% |
| Monday | 50°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 to 9 mph W | 28% |
| Monday Night | 30°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 7 mph W | 23% |
| Tuesday | 52°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 to 9 mph SW | 27% |
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.