Climate Insights for Benton

Dickens County, Arkansas, United States

Hottest
Luglio
34°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
2°C low
Wettest
Marzo
160mm rain
Best to Visit
Settembre, Ottobre
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Benton is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 1321mm of precipitation falls per year. Benton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Benton 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, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2° Feb Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° Mar Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 8° Apr Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° May Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 17° Jun Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 22° Jul Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 23° Aug Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 22° Sep Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 19° Oct Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 13° Nov Max: 18° Average: 12° Min: 7° Dec Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Benton vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. Gennaio is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 1mm Apr Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Benton is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1321mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 160mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 53mm. That's 107mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and February, totalling around 8cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 16km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Benton is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 5km/h gap 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 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/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 Benton, which began on December 21, 2026. Benton 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near 2°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 460mm across the season with a monthly average of 153mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 34°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 263mm for the season, averaging 88mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 369mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 13°
Apr 17°
May 22°
Jun 26°
Jul 28°
Aug 27°
Sep 25°
Oct 18°
Nov 12°
Dec

The best time to visit Benton is during Settembre and Ottobre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while Gennaio is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Benton 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
2 °C
12 °C
15 km/h
109 mm
3 cm
Feb
4 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
119 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
20 °C
17 km/h
160 mm
1 cm
Apr
12 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
32 °C
13 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
34 °C
12 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
33 °C
12 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
53 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
25 °C
14 km/h
80 mm
0 cm
Nov
7 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
140 mm
1 cm
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