The climate of the Bennington, VT Metro Area is a humid continental climate. Summers are typically warm, with average high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s Fahrenheit (30-32 C) and lows in the mid to upper 60s Fahrenheit (18-20 C). Winters can be cold, with average highs in the low 30s Fahrenheit (-1 - 0 C) and lows in the teens Fahrenheit (-8 - -10 C). Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with slightly higher amounts during late spring and early summer. Snowfall usually occurs from October through May.
Bennington Metro Area, Vermont gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bennington Metro Area averages 79 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 Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bennington Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 146 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 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 79 inches of snow a year