Dorchester, WI Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dorchester, a village in Clark County, Wisconsin.
This Afternoon
62°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Dorchester
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 62°F | Rain Showers | 10 mph E | 91% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Rain Showers | 12 to 15 mph E | 97% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 9 to 14 mph E | 67% |
| Saturday Night | 48°F | Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 9 mph NE | 50% |
| Sunday | 67°F | Partly Sunny | 8 to 13 mph NE | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 mph NE | 1% |
| Monday | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 10 mph E | 2% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 mph E | 2% |
| Tuesday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 9 mph E | 4% |
| Tuesday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 3% |
| Wednesday | 64°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph E | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SE | 2% |
| Thursday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph S | 10% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SW | 9% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Dorchester (45.001, -90.331). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dorchester
Last spring frost
May 11
First fall frost
Oct 1
Growing season
141 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Dorchester: nearby ZIP 54425 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Wisconsin frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Medford, Wi (8.6 mi from Dorchester). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.