Benton, CA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Benton now

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Benton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Benton.

This week in Benton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Benton

What is the weather usually like in Benton?

BWk
Cold desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

10°32°54°75°97°45°16°Jan50°21°Feb59°26°Mar65°32°Apr74°40°May85°48°Jun92°54°Jul90°51°Aug82°43°Sep69°32°Oct55°21°Nov44°15°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.6"Jan0.7"Feb0.4"Mar0.5"Apr0.6"May0.4"Jun0.4"Jul0.4"Aug0.3"Sep0.4"Oct0.3"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Benton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DYER 5S, NV US (USC00262431), adjusted for the elevation of Benton.

Benton weather month by month

January
45° 16°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.2 in of snow
February
50° 21°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
59° 26°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
65° 32°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
May
74° 40°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
85° 48°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
July
92° 54°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
90° 51°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
82° 43°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
69° 32°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
55° 21°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
44° 15°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Benton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:06 AM5:00 PM9 h 53 min
February6:41 AM5:34 PM10 h 52 min
March7:03 AM7:02 PM11 h 59 min
April6:16 AM7:31 PM13 h 14 min
May5:42 AM7:58 PM14 h 16 min
June5:29 AM8:19 PM14 h 49 min
July5:42 AM8:17 PM14 h 34 min
August6:08 AM7:48 PM13 h 39 min
September6:34 AM7:03 PM12 h 28 min
October7:01 AM6:17 PM11 h 16 min
November6:33 AM4:43 PM10 h 10 min
December7:00 AM4:37 PM9 h 36 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Benton?

Benton has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).

It gets about 5.4 inches (137 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is November. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Benton is May–June and September–October. At 5,387 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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 Benton

What is the hottest month in Benton?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Benton?

December, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Benton?

About 5.4 inches (137 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Benton?

Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Benton?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Benton have?

Cold desert (Köppen BWk).

What is the weather like in Benton in November?

Highs average 55°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Benton?

Around 6:33 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Benton weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Benton.

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