Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 41.3"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Benton
Benton, New Hampshire averages 43°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 41.3"
- annual precipitation · 71" snow
- 136 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
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
Annual Snow
71.4"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Plus 71.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Benton) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate 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
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Benton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Benton captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4" | 17.4" | 30.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1" | 14.4" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8" | 14.2" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3" | 2.9" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5" | 0.1" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.1 |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 1.2" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5" | 3.6" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1" | 17.6" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
Snow: 17.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
Snow: 14.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
Snow: 14.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
April 3.3"
Snow: 2.9"
11.2 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
Snow: 0.1"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
14.0 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
12.9 days with precipitation
August 4.4"
11.1 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
October 4.5"
Snow: 1.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 3.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
December 3.1"
Snow: 17.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,364
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
226
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Benton's climate means for you
Benton runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,364 heating and 226 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, NH
Based on station USC00270681 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Benton, New Hampshire averages 43°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 32°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.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Benton sees about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 71.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 28. On the energy side, 8,364 heating degree days and 226 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 44/100 (Moderate), 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, NH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Benton, New Hampshire is 43°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Benton get? ▼
Benton receives 41.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 71.4 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 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Benton? ▼
Benton has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Benton? ▼
Benton has 8,364 heating degree days and 226 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 USC00270681 near Benton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00270681. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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