Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Benton, LA Climate
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- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 54.0"
- Annual precip
- 245d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Benton
Benton, Louisiana averages 64°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 54.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 245 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
54.0"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
54.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Benton) 82.0%
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
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Benton
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Benton, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8" | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4" | 0.0 | 17.5 |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 23.6 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7" | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 5.6 | 0.1 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.8"
February 4.8"
March 5.2"
April 5.2"
May 4.6"
June 4.4"
July 3.8"
August 3.1"
September 3.7"
October 4.7"
November 4.3"
December 5.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
245 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,517
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,322
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Benton's climate means for you
Benton runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 245 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,517 heating and 2,322 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, LA
Based on station USC00160718 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Benton, Louisiana averages 64°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Benton averages 54.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 245 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 14 and the first fall freeze near November 14. Turning to energy use, 2,517 heating degree days and 2,322 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 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Benton, LA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Benton, Louisiana is 64°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Benton get? ▼
Benton receives 54.0 inches 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 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Benton? ▼
Benton has approximately 245 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 14 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Benton? ▼
Benton has 2,517 heating degree days and 2,322 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 USC00160718 near Benton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00160718. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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