Manchester Center, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Manchester Center, a community in Bennington County, Vermont.
This Afternoon
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
7-day forecast for Manchester Center
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Saturday | 67°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 mph E | 11% |
| Sunday | 61°F | Rain Showers | 3 mph SE | 93% |
| Sunday Night | 48°F | Rain Showers | 2 mph NE | 93% |
| Monday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 2% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph NE | 3% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph E | 3% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph E | 3% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 mph E | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 6 mph E | 21% |
| Thursday | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 27% |
| Thursday Night | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 3 mph NE | 32% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Manchester Center (43.188, -73.035). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Manchester Center
Last spring frost
May 13
First fall frost
Sep 29
Growing season
137 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Manchester Center: nearby ZIP 05254 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Vermont frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sunderland 2, Vt (5.6 mi from Manchester Center). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.