Benton, IA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 37.0 inprecipitation per year · 939 mm
- 20.5 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Benton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MT AYR, IA US (USC00135769), adjusted for the elevation of Benton.
Benton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Benton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 38 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| July | 5:57 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| August | 6:26 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:32 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Benton?
Benton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 37.0 inches (939 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Benton is June to September. At 1,083 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 Benton
What is the hottest month in Benton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Benton?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Benton?
About 37.0 inches (939 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Benton?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Benton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Benton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Benton in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 28°F, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Benton?
Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 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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