Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 53.4"
- Annual precip
- 228d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Benton
Benton, Arkansas averages 63°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 53.4"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 228 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
53.4"
Annual Snow
1.3"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
53.4"
Plus 1.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Benton) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Benton area.
How Benton compares to every U.S. city
Benton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Benton
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Benton's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 0.6" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 0.4" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 0.3" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.1 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.6 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.8"
Snow: 0.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
February 4.2"
Snow: 0.4"
6.1 days with precipitation
March 5.0"
Snow: 0.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
April 5.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
7.7 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
5.3 days with precipitation
July 4.2"
6.0 days with precipitation
August 3.5"
5.0 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
4.8 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 4.8"
6.2 days with precipitation
December 4.9"
6.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
228 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,994
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,150
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Benton's climate means for you
Benton runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 228 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,994 heating and 2,150 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Benton, AR
Benton, Arkansas runs an annual average of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 51°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00030582, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Benton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 53.4 inches, with 1.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 228 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 24 and the first fall freeze near November 7. And on the energy front, 2,994 heating degree days and 2,150 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Benton scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Benton, AR? ▼
The average annual temperature in Benton, Arkansas is 63°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Benton get? ▼
Benton receives 53.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Benton? ▼
Benton has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Benton? ▼
Benton has approximately 228 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 24 and the first fall freeze around November 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Benton? ▼
Benton has 2,994 heating degree days and 2,150 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Benton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00030582 near Benton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00030582. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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