Benson, MN 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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What is the weather usually like in Benson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 28.1 inprecipitation per year · 714 mm
- 42.6 insnowfall per year · 108 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Benson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENSON, MN US (USC00210667), adjusted for the elevation of Benson.
Benson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Benson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| February | 7:21 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:29 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:34 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| July | 5:47 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| August | 6:22 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:37 AM | 6:38 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 4:42 PM | 8 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Benson?
Benson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-17°C).
It gets about 28.1 inches (714 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Benson is June to September. At 1,047 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?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Benson?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Benson?
About 28.1 inches (714 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Benson?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Benson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Benson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Benson in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 21°F, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Benson?
Around 7:19 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:54 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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