Benton, MS 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 by the hour

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?

Cfa
Humid subtropical climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°50°66°83°99°58°38°Jan62°41°Feb70°47°Mar78°55°Apr85°64°May91°71°Jun93°74°Jul94°74°Aug90°67°Sep80°56°Oct68°45°Nov60°40°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.7"Jan5.6"Feb5.9"Mar6.6"Apr5.7"May4.4"Jun4.0"Jul4.5"Aug3.3"Sep4.3"Oct4.6"Nov5.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YAZOO CITY 5 NNE, MS US (USC00229860), adjusted for the elevation of Benton.

Benton weather month by month

January
58° 38°F
5.7 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
February
62° 41°F
5.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
March
70° 47°F
5.9 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
78° 55°F
6.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
85° 64°F
5.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
91° 71°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
93° 74°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
94° 74°F
4.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
90° 67°F
3.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
80° 56°F
4.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
68° 45°F
4.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
December
60° 40°F
5.8 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Benton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:02 AM5:18 PM10 h 16 min
February6:42 AM5:47 PM11 h 5 min
March7:09 AM7:10 PM12 h 0 min
April6:29 AM7:32 PM13 h 2 min
May6:00 AM7:54 PM13 h 53 min
June5:51 AM8:12 PM14 h 21 min
July6:02 AM8:11 PM14 h 8 min
August6:23 AM7:47 PM13 h 24 min
September6:43 AM7:08 PM12 h 25 min
October7:04 AM6:29 PM11 h 25 min
November6:30 AM5:01 PM10 h 30 min
December6:54 AM4:57 PM10 h 2 min

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

What is the weather like in Benton?

Benton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).

It gets about 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.

The best time to visit Benton is April–May and October–November. At 341 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?

August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).

What is the coldest month in Benton?

January, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Benton?

About 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.

Does it snow in Benton?

Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Benton?

April–May and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Benton have?

Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).

What is the weather like in Benton in November?

Highs average 68°F and lows 45°F, with about 4.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Benton?

Around 6:30 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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