Bennington, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 2.3 °C (low) to 12.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1131.1 Millimeters. Bennington is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10 °C | -1.1 °C | 89.66 mm |
| February | -9.2 °C | 0.1 °C | 67.06 mm |
| March | -5.8 °C | 4.6 °C | 89.92 mm |
| April | 0.4 °C | 11.9 °C | 95.76 mm |
| May | 6.8 °C | 18.9 °C | 88.65 mm |
| June | 11.9 °C | 23.4 °C | 106.17 mm |
| July | 14.3 °C | 25.6 °C | 101.85 mm |
| August | 12.9 °C | 25.2 °C | 91.69 mm |
| September | 9.3 °C | 21.7 °C | 100.08 mm |
| October | 3.9 °C | 14.6 °C | 106.43 mm |
| November | -1.3 °C | 7.7 °C | 105.16 mm |
| December | -6.2 °C | 1.8 °C | 88.65 mm |
| Annual | 2.3 °C | 12.9 °C | 1131.08 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |