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
62°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Essex Junction
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 62°F | Rain Showers Likely | 7 mph S | 70% |
| Tonight | 53°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 9 mph S | 24% |
| Wednesday | 73°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 12 mph S | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph S | 5% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 to 14 mph S | 64% |
| Thursday Night | 52°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 to 9 mph S | 47% |
| Friday | 63°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph W | 36% |
| Friday Night | 44°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph N | 53% |
| Saturday | 57°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 5 mph NW | 53% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph NW | 36% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 1 to 5 mph NW | 24% |
| Sunday Night | 35°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 3 mph W | 18% |
| Monday | 51°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 6 mph W | 38% |
| Monday Night | 33°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph NW | 38% |
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 Nov 3, 2026.