Benton, IA has a humid continental climate with cold winter temperatures and warm summers. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit with an average high of around 75 in the summer and an average low of 24 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Precipitation levels remain relatively consistent throughout most of the year, except for during the summer months when thunderstorms are more common. Snowfall is quite rare but can occur in late fall and early spring. Benton experiences a good amount of sunshine year-round, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities during any season.
Benton, Iowa gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Benton averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 206 sunny days per year in Benton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Benton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year