Climate and monthly weather forecastBenton, IL
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Benton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In Benton, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Benton, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C). With the transition into February, Benton notes an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C), closely resembling January. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Benton, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C). The shift into March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Benton, Illinois, is a refreshing spring month, with an average temperature varying between 48.7°F (9.3°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C). As March transitions into April, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C) to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Benton, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 75.6°F (24.2°C) and min 58.1°F (14.5°C). The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is also a moderately hot month in Benton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 84.6°F (29.2°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C). Benton sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of June, moving from May's moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C) to a still warm 84.6°F (29.2°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July is a tropical summer month in Benton, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 87.3°F (30.7°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C). The highest temperatures are recorded in July, with averages reaching a high of 87.3°F (30.7°C) and a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C). July's average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 102.2°F (39°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Benton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 85.5°F (29.7°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C). Benton greets August with an average high-temperature of a warm 85.5°F (29.7°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Benton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C). September marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from August's warm 85.5°F (29.7°C) to a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, in Benton, Illinois, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 67.3°F (19.6°C) and min 49.6°F (9.8°C). A shift in Benton's weather is observed as September turns into October, with the average high temperature reducing from a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) to a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is another cool month in Benton, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C). The arrival of November corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from October's comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Benton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C). December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).
Throughout the year, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall.
Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.
With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
The month with the most rainfall is April, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of precipitation.
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.
In Benton, snow does not fall in May through September.
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 48min of daylight.
June and July, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
Benton experiences its highest temperatures in July, with an average peak of 87.3°F (30.7°C) and a low of 68.5°F (20.3°C).
The month with the least rainfall in Benton, Illinois, is September, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically collects 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.
The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 70%.
With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Benton, IL
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure
Benton, IL
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.08"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.96"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.94"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in September:
30.03"Hg - Average pressure in October:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed
Benton, IL
- Average wind speed in January:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in April:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
7.9mph - Average wind speed in June:
6.8mph
- Average wind speed in July:
5.8mph - Average wind speed in August:
5.8mph - Average wind speed in September:
6.5mph - Average wind speed in October:
8.2mph - Average wind speed in November:
8.8mph - Average wind speed in December:
8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity
Benton, IL
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall in January:
2.4" - Average rainfall in February:
2.6" - Average rainfall in March:
3.27" - Average rainfall in April:
4.92" - Average rainfall in May:
4.25" - Average rainfall in June:
3.74"
- Average rainfall in July:
3.31" - Average rainfall in August:
3.15" - Average rainfall in September:
1.97" - Average rainfall in October:
2.87" - Average rainfall in November:
2.64" - Average rainfall in December:
2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall days in January:
9.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
10.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
15.8 days - Average rainfall days in April:
16.6 days - Average rainfall days in May:
18.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
17 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
17.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
15.7 days - Average rainfall days in September:
13.4 days - Average rainfall days in October:
11.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
10.3 days - Average rainfall days in December:
10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall
Benton, IL
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Benton, IL
- Average snowfall days in January:
6.1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
5.2 days - Average snowfall days in March:
2.5 days - Average snowfall days in April:
0.5 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in November:
1.2 days - Average snowfall days in December:
4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Benton, IL
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 54min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 48min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 12min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 12min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 48min
- Average daylight in July:
14h and 30min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 24min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 12min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 6min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 36min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 42min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 24min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 12min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 30min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 30min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 12min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 12min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 30min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Benton, IL
- Average sunshine days in January:
16.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
12.5 days - Average sunshine days in March:
12.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
11.4 days - Average sunshine days in May:
10 days - Average sunshine days in June:
9.9 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
10.6 days - Average sunshine days in August:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
14.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
17.6 days - Average sunshine days in November:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index
Benton, IL
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Benton, IL
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility
Benton, IL
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
