Benton City, Washington has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 5.4 °C (low) to 18.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 218.5 Millimeters. Benton City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.2 °C | 4.8 °C | 27.94 mm |
| February | -1.6 °C | 8.6 °C | 22.1 mm |
| March | 1.3 °C | 14.1 °C | 20.32 mm |
| April | 4.2 °C | 18.6 °C | 17.02 mm |
| May | 8.5 °C | 23.8 °C | 20.83 mm |
| June | 11.9 °C | 27.7 °C | 17.53 mm |
| July | 15 °C | 32.7 °C | 3.81 mm |
| August | 14.7 °C | 32.2 °C | 3.81 mm |
| September | 10.3 °C | 26.8 °C | 6.6 mm |
| October | 4.9 °C | 18.5 °C | 19.81 mm |
| November | 0.4 °C | 10.2 °C | 27.18 mm |
| December | -2.3 °C | 4.7 °C | 31.5 mm |
| Annual | 5.4 °C | 18.6 °C | 218.45 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b : -15°C to -12.2°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |