Pownal, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Pownal, a community in Bennington County, Vermont.
This Afternoon
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 63 in the afternoon. South wind around 2 mph.
7-day forecast for Pownal
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 69°F | Mostly Cloudy | 2 mph S | 3% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph SE | 6% |
| Wednesday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph S | 5% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph S | 2% |
| Thursday | 66°F | Rain Showers | 10 mph S | 79% |
| Thursday Night | 58°F | Chance Rain Showers | 1 to 7 mph SW | 39% |
| Friday | 65°F | Chance Rain Showers then Light Rain Likely | 2 mph W | 66% |
| Friday Night | 49°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 mph NW | 66% |
| Saturday | 59°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 mph NW | 55% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 7 mph W | 43% |
| Sunday | 53°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 to 8 mph W | 34% |
| Sunday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 6 mph W | 18% |
| Monday | 52°F | Chance Light Rain | 7 to 14 mph W | 33% |
| Monday Night | 29°F | Chance Light Rain | 6 to 10 mph W | 33% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.