Benton, Maine has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 34.8 °F (low) to 55.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.5 Inches. Benton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.8 °F | 28.6 °F | 3.2 in. |
| February | 10.2 °F | 31.8 °F | 2.74 in. |
| March | 20.6 °F | 40.4 °F | 3.48 in. |
| April | 32.2 °F | 53.2 °F | 3.83 in. |
| May | 43.2 °F | 65.5 °F | 3.48 in. |
| June | 52.9 °F | 74.3 °F | 4.04 in. |
| July | 58.8 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.34 in. |
| August | 57.1 °F | 78.9 °F | 3.54 in. |
| September | 49.3 °F | 71.3 °F | 3.73 in. |
| October | 38.4 °F | 58.4 °F | 4.98 in. |
| November | 28.6 °F | 45.8 °F | 4.05 in. |
| December | 17.3 °F | 34.6 °F | 4.05 in. |
| Annual | 34.8 °F | 55.2 °F | 44.46 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |