Bennington, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.1 °F (low) to 55.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 44.5 Inches. 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 | 14.0 °F | 30.1 °F | 3.53 in. |
| February | 15.5 °F | 32.2 °F | 2.64 in. |
| March | 21.5 °F | 40.2 °F | 3.54 in. |
| April | 32.7 °F | 53.4 °F | 3.77 in. |
| May | 44.2 °F | 66.1 °F | 3.49 in. |
| June | 53.5 °F | 74.2 °F | 4.18 in. |
| July | 57.7 °F | 78.1 °F | 4.01 in. |
| August | 55.3 °F | 77.4 °F | 3.61 in. |
| September | 48.7 °F | 71.1 °F | 3.94 in. |
| October | 39.0 °F | 58.3 °F | 4.19 in. |
| November | 29.7 °F | 45.8 °F | 4.14 in. |
| December | 20.8 °F | 35.2 °F | 3.49 in. |
| Annual | 36.1 °F | 55.2 °F | 44.53 in. |
| 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 : -10°F to -5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |