Montpelier, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Montpelier, a city in Washington County, Vermont.
Tonight
40°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 0 to 3 mph.
7-day forecast for Montpelier
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph NE | 0% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Light Rain | 2 to 7 mph SE | 100% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 3 mph NE | 59% |
| Monday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 8 mph N | 0% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 7 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday | 66°F | Sunny | 0 to 3 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph N | 0% |
| Wednesday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 mph E | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 mph E | 0% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 mph NE | 15% |
| Thursday Night | 41°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 mph NE | 25% |
| Friday | 67°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 3 mph N | 30% |
| Friday Night | 44°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 3 mph N | 31% |
| Saturday | 69°F | Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph N | 31% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Montpelier (44.266, -72.572). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Montpelier
Last spring frost
May 5
First fall frost
Oct 9
Growing season
157 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Montpelier: nearby ZIP 05602 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Vermont frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Montpelier 2, Vt (2.8 mi from Montpelier). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 20, 2026.