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Weather & Climate in Benton, NL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 40.4 sq mi (104.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8999°N, 54.4148°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Larry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 82 km |
| 2010 | Igor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in |
Benton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 18°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and May the driest (3.1").