Benton, CA climate
Benton has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 21°.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals Updated once a decadeWhat a year in Benton feels like
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Benton weather by month
Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals.
| Month | High | Low | Rain + melt | 30-yr range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 21° | 1.0" | 29° – 42° |
| February | 52° | 24° | 1.0" | 31° – 46° |
| March | 60° | 28° | 0.9" | 36° – 50° |
| April | 66° | 33° | 0.5" | 44° – 55° |
| May | 75° | 41° | 0.5" | 49° – 64° |
| June | 86° | 49° | 0.2" | 61° – 72° |
| July | 93° | 55° | 0.4" | 70° – 78° |
| August | 91° | 52° | 0.2" | 68° – 75° |
| September | 83° | 45° | 0.2" | 60° – 68° |
| October | 71° | 35° | 0.5" | 49° – 58° |
| November | 58° | 26° | 0.5" | 32° – 48° |
| December | 48° | 20° | 0.9" | 30° – 39° |
| Year | 69° | 36° | 6.7" |
“Wet days” have at least 0.01" of rain or melted snow. “Snow on ground” counts days with 1" or more. The 30-year range is the coldest and warmest that month’s average temperature got between 1991 and 2020.
Rain and snow in Benton
Benton gets 7 inches of rain and melted snow a year. January is the wettest month and September the driest.
How Benton compares
Compared with every U.S. town and city on TownTapestry, each counted once.
Warmer than it used to be
The last 30 years in Benton averaged 1.8° warmer than the 1900s. The biggest change is in January (+2.8°). The shift is larger than in 84% of U.S. towns.
Change by month1991–2020 average minus 1901–2000 average, at Benton’s spot on NOAA’s grid
How much a month can swing
A normal is an average, and real years wander around it. November swings the most: between 1991 and 2020 its average temperature ranged from 32° to 48°. August is the most reliable, staying within 7°.
Common questions about Benton’s climate
What is the coldest month in Benton?
December, with a typical high of 48° and a low of 20°.
What is the hottest month in Benton?
July, with a typical high of 93° and a low of 55°.
What is the rainiest month in Benton?
January, with 1.0 inches of rain and melted snow. The year totals 7 inches.
Temperatures and rainfall come from NOAA’s gridded climate normals for Benton itself (about a 3-mile square). Normals are 30-year averages, not a forecast. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 and 1901–2000.