Benson, NY has a temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers. Temperatures in the winter can go down to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit and in the summer they can reach up to 80 degrees. Snowfall is common during the winter months, but is usually followed by sunny days. The amount of precipitation is typically around 40 inches per year, which is relatively low for this region. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms in the summer months and strong winds throughout the year.
Benson, New York gets 47 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Benson averages 74 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in Benson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Benson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 145 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 47 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 74 inches of snow a year