Benton Heights, Michigan has a warm and humid continental climate typical of much of the Midwest. Summers can be hot with high temperatures reaching up to 90°F and humidity levels remaining high throughout the season. Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping below freezing and light snowfall common in December and February. Spring is generally mild, but thunderstorms are not uncommon during the months of March and April. Fall tends to be dry, with temperatures gradually cooling off over the course of September and October before winter arrives. Overall, Benton Heights is an enjoyable place to live given its moderate climate all year round.
Benton Heights, Michigan gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Benton Heights averages 79 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Benton Heights. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Benton Heights gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 129 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 79 inches of snow a year