Benton, TN County has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from the mid-30s to the mid-80s with occasional winter chill and summer heat waves. The area gets an average of 45 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall but also during the summer months. The county is well known for its lush green vegetation, due to high humidity levels throughout the year. In addition to abundant rainfall, snow is possible during winter months. Despite being close to several large cities, Benton, TN County has remained largely rural with smaller towns and rural areas making up much of its landscape.
Benton County, Tennessee gets 54 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Benton County averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Benton County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Benton County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 105 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 54 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year