Pownal, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Pownal, a community in Bennington County, Vermont.
Overnight
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 3 mph.
7-day forecast for Pownal
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 43°F | Mostly Cloudy | 3 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 6 mph SE | 19% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Rain Showers | 6 mph SE | 95% |
| Sunday Night | 46°F | Rain Showers | 3 mph NE | 95% |
| Monday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph N | 9% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph NE | 4% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 5% |
| Tuesday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph E | 5% |
| Wednesday | 59°F | Partly Sunny | 8 mph E | 9% |
| Wednesday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 7 mph E | 21% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph NE | 33% |
| Friday | 66°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph N | 23% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Pownal (42.765, -73.234). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Pownal
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
154 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Pownal: nearby ZIP 05261 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Vermont frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Pownal 1 Ne, Vt (1.7 mi from Pownal). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.