Bennington, VT has a humid continental climate, characterized by hot and humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer months range from lows in the mid-50s to highs in the mid-80s; winter temperatures range from lows in the teens to highs in the 30s. Snowfall is common throughout winter, with an average of over fifty inches each year. The area also sees its fair share of rain throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation around 43 inches. All season long visitors can enjoy low levels of air pollution due to minimal industrial activity in the area.
Bennington, Vermont gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bennington averages 65 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 180 sunny days per year in Bennington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bennington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 138 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 12
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 65 inches of snow a year