Benton, United States experiences average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Benton, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Benton, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Jul At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.2/10
Best: May, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 23°C / 14°C
Feels Like 24°C / 13°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 108 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 13°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
34°C
July
Avg Low24°C
Rain11days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High11°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
6days
September
Avg High30°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
March (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, July, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:58
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:26
Live conditions—
Benton on the map · live conditions
Benton, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Benton
- Population
- 34.2K
- Elevation
- 124 m
- Coordinates
- 34.56°, -92.59°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 12 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 11°C / 2°C . Feb: 14°C / 4°C . Mar: 19°C / 9°C . Apr: 22°C / 12°C . May: 27°C / 17°C . Jun: 32°C / 22°C . Jul: 34°C / 24°C . Aug: 33°C / 23°C . Sep: 30°C / 20°C . Oct: 25°C / 15°C . Nov: 18°C / 8°C . Dec: 13°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 110 mm. Feb: 120 mm. Mar: 149 mm. Apr: 170 mm. May: 145 mm. Jun: 92 mm. Jul: 81 mm. Aug: 98 mm. Sep: 58 mm. Oct: 72 mm. Nov: 69 mm. Dec: 129 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 71%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 70%. May: 75%. Jun: 70%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 71%. Sep: 67%. Oct: 64%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 17 km/h . Apr: 17 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 35°C | Jul · 34°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | Apr 2025 · 316 mm | Apr · 170 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 20 km/h | Mar · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Good April
Good May best
Excellent June
Fair July
Poor August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 2°C | 8°C / -2°C | 9days (110 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 71% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 10days (120 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 19°C / 9°C | 18°C / 6°C | 12days (149 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 11days (170 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 70% Muggy | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 27°C / 17°C | 29°C / 18°C | 13days (145 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 22°C | 35°C / 24°C | 10days (92 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 34°C / 24°C | 38°C / 28°C | 11days (81 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 23°C | 37°C / 27°C | 9days (98 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 6days (58 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 25°C / 15°C | 25°C / 14°C | 7days (72 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 64% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 18°C / 8°C | 16°C / 6°C | 7days (69 mm) Good | 7.4h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 5°C | 11°C / 2°C | 10days (129 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 72% Muggy | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Benton are May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Benton, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Benton is July, with average daytime highs of 34°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Benton is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Benton is April, averaging 170mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Benton runs through May, March, April, July, with the heaviest rainfall in May. Based on 10-year averages for Benton.
Benton receives approximately 106 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Benton.
The least favorable months to visit Benton are January, February, July, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Benton is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Benton is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Benton receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Benton are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 26 mph).
Benton averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 50%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Benton is 13°C (55°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Benton has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Benton ranges from 13°C (55°F) to 24°C (75°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Benton, with a climate score of 5/10. Consider visiting during May, September, October instead for better conditions.
For June in Benton, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 32°C (89°F) and 10 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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