Benton, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 39.2 °F (low) to 57.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 35.7 Inches. Benton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. 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 | 17.1 °F | 32.5 °F | 2.21 in. |
| February | 17.9 °F | 34.4 °F | 1.9 in. |
| March | 24.6 °F | 42.7 °F | 2.58 in. |
| April | 35.2 °F | 55.8 °F | 2.83 in. |
| May | 46.8 °F | 68.4 °F | 3.11 in. |
| June | 56.2 °F | 76.5 °F | 3.54 in. |
| July | 60.9 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.96 in. |
| August | 59.4 °F | 79.3 °F | 3.38 in. |
| September | 52.8 °F | 72.9 °F | 3.42 in. |
| October | 42.4 °F | 60.2 °F | 3.55 in. |
| November | 32.8 °F | 48.2 °F | 2.77 in. |
| December | 24.2 °F | 37.7 °F | 2.42 in. |
| Annual | 39.2 °F | 57.4 °F | 35.67 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 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |