Essex Junction, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Essex Junction, a city in Chittenden County, Vermont.
This Afternoon
69°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 13 mph.
7-day forecast for Essex Junction
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Sunny | 13 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 12 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 2 to 6 mph E | 48% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Light Rain | 6 to 9 mph S | 82% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph E | 73% |
| Monday | 62°F | Partly Sunny | 6 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 9 mph NE | 0% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Partly Sunny | 2 to 7 mph N | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 7 mph NE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph E | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph SE | 15% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph NE | 23% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 29% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Essex Junction (44.490, -73.114). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Essex Junction
Last spring frost
Apr 29
First fall frost
Oct 15
Growing season
169 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Essex Junction: nearby ZIP 05439 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Vermont frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Burlington Intl Ap, Vt (2 mi from Essex Junction). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.