Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Benton, KY Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Benton
Benton, Kentucky averages 57°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 193 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Benton) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good 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
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Benton
MethodologyZooming out from Benton's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 9.9 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 16.7 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 76°F (25°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 12.8 |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 11.5 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 4.3 | 1.1 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 22.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,262
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,329
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Benton's climate means for you
Benton runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,262 heating and 1,329 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, KY
Benton, Kentucky runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 44°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 USC00150611, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Benton averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 9 and the first fall freeze near October 19. Turning to energy use, 4,262 heating degree days and 1,329 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 63/100 (Good), 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, KY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Benton, Kentucky is 57°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Benton get? ▼
Benton receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Benton? ▼
Benton has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Benton? ▼
Benton has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 9 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Benton? ▼
Benton has 4,262 heating degree days and 1,329 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 USC00150611 near Benton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00150611. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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