Benwood, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.6 °F (low) to 63 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 42.2 Inches. Benwood is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8 °F | 38.3 °F | 3.43 in. |
| February | 23.6 °F | 41.3 °F | 2.8 in. |
| March | 30.2 °F | 50.9 °F | 3.51 in. |
| April | 40.2 °F | 63.8 °F | 3.57 in. |
| May | 50.6 °F | 73.3 °F | 4.27 in. |
| June | 59.4 °F | 81.1 °F | 4.42 in. |
| July | 63.7 °F | 84.3 °F | 3.95 in. |
| August | 62.2 °F | 83.4 °F | 3.5 in. |
| September | 55.3 °F | 77.6 °F | 3.62 in. |
| October | 43.6 °F | 65.7 °F | 3.02 in. |
| November | 33.8 °F | 53.2 °F | 2.94 in. |
| December | 27.2 °F | 42.6 °F | 3.19 in. |
| Annual | 42.6 °F | 63 °F | 42.22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |