Pownal Center, VT Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Pownal Center, a community in Bennington County, Vermont.
This Afternoon
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
7-day forecast for Pownal Center
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 42°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 7 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 3 mph SE | 19% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Rain Showers | 6 mph SE | 95% |
| Sunday Night | 46°F | Rain Showers | 0 to 3 mph NE | 95% |
| Monday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph N | 7% |
| Monday Night | 42°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 3 mph NE | 4% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph E | 5% |
| Tuesday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph E | 5% |
| Wednesday | 60°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph E | 9% |
| Wednesday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 2 to 6 mph E | 21% |
| Thursday | 60°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 28% |
| Thursday Night | 44°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 5 mph NE | 33% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Pownal Center (42.798, -73.222). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Pownal Center
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
154 days
Hardiness zone
5b
More local growing data for Pownal Center: 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 Center). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 18, 2026.