Benton, TN enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature ranges from lows in the winter of around 38 degrees Fahrenheit to highs in the summer of around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of just over 48 inches. There are also occasional thunderstorms during the summer months. Due to its location in the Western part of Tennessee, Benton experiences four distinct seasons with beautiful foliage that can be enjoyed during the fall months.
Benton, Tennessee gets 55 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Benton averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Benton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Benton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 121 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 55 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year