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Benton, KY vs Wilmington, NC

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On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Wilmington. Benton averages 195 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Wilmington, North Carolina gets 57.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Benton, Kentucky gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Wilmington averages 0.9 inches of snow per year. Benton averages 4.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Wilmington, North Carolina
Summer High: the July high is around 90.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 57.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.9 inches of snow a year

Benton, Kentucky
Summer High: the July high is around 91.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26.6
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Wilmington

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Wilmington is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in North Carolina.

7.3 / 10
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Wilmington, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Benton

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Benton is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Kentucky.

7.1 / 10
May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Benton, while July and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Benton, KY

7 PM PST

Rain Showers

49°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightRain Showers47° / 64°WNW 5 mph
Monday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear48° / 74°WNW 3 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers57° / 68°E 2 mph
Wednesday NightSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms57° / 75°ENE 5 mph
Thursday NightChance Rain Showers55° / 71°NE 6 mph
Friday NightChance Rain Showers53° / 73°NE 7 mph
Saturday NightChance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy54° / 77°NE 6 mph
Today's Weather - Wilmington, NC

7 PM PST

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

69°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms64° / 82°S 3 mph
Monday NightMostly Clear62° / 82°SW 2 to 9 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear61° / 81°SW 2 to 8 mph
Wednesday NightChance Rain Showers62° / 79°W 1 to 5 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms Likely61° / 74°SW 5 mph
Friday NightRain Showers Likely56° / 74°NE 9 mph
Saturday NightChance Rain Showers59° / 77°E 6 to 9 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthBenton, KYWilmington, NC
January45° / 27°56° / 34°
February50° / 30°60° / 36°
March61° / 38°66° / 43°
April71° / 47°75° / 50°
May80° / 57°81° / 60°
June88° / 66°87° / 68°
July91° / 69°90° / 72°
August91° / 68°89° / 71°
September84° / 60°84° / 65°
October72° / 49°76° / 54°
November61° / 39°68° / 44°
December48° / 29°60° / 37°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Benton / Wilmington
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 021 / 148 / 101 / 0
February0 / 016 / 109 / 91 / 0
March0 / 09 / 410 / 90 / 0
April0 / 02 / 010 / 80 / 0
May2 / 20 / 011 / 100 / 0
June11 / 90 / 08 / 110 / 0
July19 / 170 / 08 / 130 / 0
August19 / 110 / 06 / 140 / 0
September6 / 30 / 06 / 110 / 0
October0 / 01 / 08 / 80 / 0
November0 / 08 / 49 / 80 / 0
December0 / 019 / 119 / 91 / 0
July is the hottest month for Benton with an average high temperature of 91.1°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Kentucky. In Benton, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Benton are May, October and September.

July is the hottest month for Wilmington with an average high temperature of 90.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in North Carolina. In Wilmington, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Wilmington are October, May and April.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Benton with an average of 26.6°. This is one of the warmest places in Kentucky.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Wilmington with an average of 34.0°. This is one of the warmest places in North Carolina.

In Benton, there are 58.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Kentucky.

In Wilmington, there are 43.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in North Carolina.

In Benton, there are 74.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Kentucky.

In Wilmington, there are 41.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in North Carolina.

In Benton, there are 0.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Kentucky.

In Wilmington, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in North Carolina.

May is the wettest month in Benton with 5.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is September with 3.5 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 28% of yearly precipitation and 23% occurs in Winter, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.0 inches in Benton means that it is wetter than most places in Kentucky.


September is the wettest month in Wilmington with 7.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is April with 3.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 34% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 57.9 inches in Wilmington means that it is one of the wettest places in North Carolina.

May is the rainiest month in Benton with 10.5 days of rain, and September is the driest month with only 6.3 rainy days. There are 102.4 rainy days annually in Benton, which is one of the least rainy places in Kentucky. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

August is the rainiest month in Wilmington with 13.6 days of rain, and April is the driest month with only 7.5 rainy days. There are 119.2 rainy days annually in Wilmington, which is rainier than most places in North Carolina. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 4.5 inches in Benton means that it is one of the least snowy places in Kentucky.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in Wilmington means that it is one of the least snowy places in North Carolina.
January is the snowiest month in Benton with 1.7 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Wilmington with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Benton    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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