Benson, AZ weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Benson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Benson.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Benson
What is the weather usually like in Benson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 99°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 27°F average low
- 11.8 inprecipitation per year · 299 mm
- 0.2 insnowfall per year · 1 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Benson: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENSON 6SE, AZ US (USC00020683), adjusted for the elevation of Benson.
Benson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Benson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 5:41 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| March | 6:29 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 5:50 AM | 6:51 PM | 13 h 0 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 7:29 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| August | 5:45 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| September | 6:04 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:23 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 26 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 5:20 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Phoenix).
What is the weather like in Benson?
Benson has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 99°F (37°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 27°F (-3°C).
It gets about 11.8 inches (299 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Benson is March–April and October–November. At 3,586 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Benson
What is the hottest month in Benson?
June, with an average high of 99°F (37°C).
What is the coldest month in Benson?
December, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C).
How much does it rain in Benson?
About 11.8 inches (299 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Benson?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Benson?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Benson have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Benson in November?
Highs average 74°F and lows 34°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Benson?
Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:23 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Benson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Benson.
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