Climate Insights for Benson Municipal Airport

Fisher County, Minnesota, United States

Hottest
Luglio
29°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-13°C low
Wettest
Agosto
111mm rain
Best to Visit
Giugno, Luglio, Settembre
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Benson Municipal Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 768mm of precipitation falls per year. Agosto is the wettest month, receiving around 111mm of rainfall. Benson Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Giugno, Agosto. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 81cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -5° Average: -9° Min: -13° Feb Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -13° Mar Max: 6° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 13° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 16° Jul Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Aug Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Sep Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Oct Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° Nov Max: 7° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: -1° Average: -5° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Benson Municipal Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 42°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 12mm Feb Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Snow: 16mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 2mm Nov Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow

Benson Municipal Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 768mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 111mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17mm. That's 94mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 81cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 25km/h Mar Wind Speed: 24km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Benson Municipal Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Benson Municipal Airport, which began on December 21, 2026. Benson Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -13°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 216mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 300mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 178mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 74mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -9°
Feb -8°
Mar
Apr
May 15°
Jun 22°
Jul 23°
Aug 21°
Sep 18°
Oct
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Benson Municipal Airport is during Giugno, Luglio and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 86mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benson Municipal Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
-5 °C
23 km/h
18 mm
12 cm
Feb
-13 °C
-3 °C
25 km/h
17 mm
11 cm
Mar Current
-4 °C
6 °C
24 km/h
41 mm
16 cm
Apr
1 °C
13 °C
25 km/h
74 mm
10 cm
May
10 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
101 mm
2 cm
Jun
16 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Aug
16 °C
27 °C
19 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
25 °C
22 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
15 °C
24 km/h
71 mm
2 cm
Nov
-2 °C
7 °C
23 km/h
38 mm
8 cm
Dec
-8 °C
-1 °C
23 km/h
39 mm
19 cm
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