Lake Benton township, MN Climate


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United States / Minnesota / No Metro Area / Lincoln County / Lake Benton township / Zip Codes
Lake Benton township, MN enjoys mild to warm summers and cold winters. The area typically experiences warm days throughout the summer months, with temperatures often reaching into the 80s and 90s. Winters in this region can be very cold, with average temperatures around 15-20 degrees Fahrenheit during January and February. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, though June tends to see more rain than other months. Overall, the climate of Lake Benton township is favorable for outdoor activities all year round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lake Benton township is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Minnesota.

9.3 Summer - 4.1 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Lake Benton township, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLake Benton township, MinnesotaUnited States
  27.6 in.38.1 in.
  36.4 in.27.8 in.
  91.7 days106.2 days
  208 days205 days
  82.1°85.8°
  4.5°21.7°
  6.77
  3.54.3
  1830 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Lake Benton township with an average high temperature of 82.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Minnesota. In Lake Benton township, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lake Benton township are June, August and July.
In Lake Benton township, there are 8.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Minnesota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lake Benton township with an average of 4.5°. This is warmer than most places in Minnesota.
In Lake Benton township, there are 167.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
In Lake Benton township, there are 31.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Minnesota.
Humidity in Lake Benton township is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Lake Benton township with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 27.6 inches in Lake Benton township means that it is drier than most places in Minnesota.
June is the rainiest month in Lake Benton township with 11.9 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 91.7 rainy days annually in Lake Benton township, which is less rainy than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 36.4 inches in Lake Benton township means that it is one of the least snowy places in Minnesota. March is the snowiest month in Lake Benton township with 7.2 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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