Last Updated on November 26, 2025 by Editor
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Ben Frechette Biography
Ben Frechette is an American working in the field of meteorology as a morning meteorologist for the NBC5 First Warning Weather team. He came to Plattsburgh, New York, in November 2019 as a weekend meteorologist after working at Maxar Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, as an operational meteorologist.
Ben Frechette Height
Frechette stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Ben Frechette Age
Frechette was born on February 12th, but has yet to reveal his birth year; thus, his exact age is unknown. He annually celebrates his birthday on February 12th, as suggested by a Facebook post on February 12, 2025, captioned “‘It’s my birthday today — one of these numbers is the same as my current age…”
Personal Life
Ben Frechette Relatives and Family
Frechette grew up in Somerset, Massachusetts, alongside his parents and brother. Regardless, he keeps further information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Ben Frechette Spouse and Children
Frechette is in a relationship with Rachel Fauci, as suggested by his Facebook post on October 31, 2024, captioned “My girlfriend Rachel works for a local nursing home and dressed up as a Halloween hippie for her residents!..”
Frechette enjoys spending time outdoors and going on hikes in his spare time. In addition, he loves cheering on his New England Patriots or catching repeats of beloved game shows from the 1970s and 1980s
Ben Frechette Education
Frechette received his high school diploma before enrolling at Lyndon State College in 2014. In 2018, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. While at the university, he completed the acclaimed broadcast meteorology program at NVU-Lyndon and is well-acquainted with the region. Moreover, he sharpened his broadcasting skills at the Vermont Agency of Transportation by providing them with weather updates.
Professional Life
Ben Frechette Career
Frechette works as a morning meteorologist for the NBC5 First Warning Weather team. In this role, he provides weather forecasts across New Hampshire, Vermont, and northern New York. When he joined the station, he worked as a weekend meteorologist and was later promoted to his current position in May 2022.
Before joining the NBC5 weather team, Frechette worked at Maxar Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland, as an operational meteorologist. There, he forecasted the weather for energy and agricultural interests.
Frechette was raised in Somerset, which is known for having a variety of year-round active weather. He was absorbed with the weather at a young age, from loud summertime thunderstorms to severe nor’easters and blizzards.
Ben Frechette Net Worth
Frechette has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a meteorologist.
Ben Frechette Salary
Frechette receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which he earns working as a morning meteorologist for NBC5.
Ben Frechette Social Media
Frechette has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 26K on Facebook, over 24K on Instagram, and over 1.4K on X.
