Climate Insights for Benton City

The climate in Benton City is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 235mm of precipitation falls per year. Dicembre is the wettest month, receiving around 38mm of rainfall. Benton City is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Dicembre, Febbraio, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Benton City has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. Luglio is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 28°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Benton City is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 235mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 38mm of rainfall. January and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1mm. That's 38mm less than December, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 21cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Benton City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 14km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Benton City, which began on December 21, 2026. Benton City 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 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -1°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

The best time to visit Benton City is during Maggio, Giugno and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while Gennaio is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benton City 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.