Benson, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 10 °C (low) to 22.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1252 Millimeters. Benson is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.6 °C | 11.2 °C | 91.19 mm |
| February | 0.4 °C | 13.3 °C | 77.72 mm |
| March | 4.1 °C | 17.4 °C | 99.06 mm |
| April | 8.9 °C | 22.6 °C | 89.41 mm |
| May | 14.3 °C | 26.4 °C | 96.01 mm |
| June | 18.9 °C | 30.2 °C | 117.09 mm |
| July | 21.3 °C | 32 °C | 144.27 mm |
| August | 20.3 °C | 31.1 °C | 137.67 mm |
| September | 17.2 °C | 28.1 °C | 139.95 mm |
| October | 10.1 °C | 22.8 °C | 87.88 mm |
| November | 4 °C | 17.3 °C | 85.85 mm |
| December | 0.9 °C | 12.8 °C | 85.85 mm |
| Annual | 10 °C | 22.1 °C | 1251.95 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : -12.2°C to -9.4°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |