Zip 93512 (Benton, CA) Climate

The climate in 93512 Benton, CA is characterized by warm summers and mild winters. Average summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s F (27 C), while winter temperatures tend to stay around 50 F (10 C). The area also receives an average of 7-8 inches of rainfall annually. In addition, Benton enjoys around 300 days of sunshine each year, making it a great place for outdoor activities and recreation.

Benton (zip 93512), California gets 7 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Benton (zip 93512) averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 290 sunny days per year in Benton (zip 93512). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Benton (zip 93512) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 31 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 18
Rain: averages 7 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 93512 zip code is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8.2 Summer - 6.1 Winter

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the 93512 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 93512 zip code with an average high temperature of 92.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In the 93512 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 93512 zip code are May, September and October.

In the 93512 zip code, there are 54.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 93512 zip code with an average of 16.6°. This is one of the coldest places in California.

In the 93512 zip code, there are 152.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in California.

In the 93512 zip code, there are 2.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in California.

Humidity is very low in the 93512 zip code, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

February is the wettest month in the 93512 zip code with 1.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 41% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 6.9 inches in the 93512 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in California.

February is the rainiest month in the 93512 zip code with 3.7 days of rain, and October is the driest month with only 1.6 rainy days. There are 30.9 rainy days annually in the 93512 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 29% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 10.7 inches in the 93512 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. January is the snowiest month in the 93512 zip code with 3.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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