Benson, AZ has a mild climate with temperatures ranging from hot summers to cool winters. In the summer months, average highs reach into the 80s and 90s while winter lows range in the mid-20s to low 40s. Precipitation occurs mainly during the monsoon season which runs from June through September resulting in brief thunderstorms. The area also receives a decent amount of snowfall in the winter months making it an ideal spot for those seeking outdoor activities like skiing or snowshoeing. Although the summers can become quite warm, it is still a great place to visit and explore due to its mild overall climate.
Benson, Arizona gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Benson averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 278 sunny days per year in Benson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Benson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 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 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year