Climate Benson - Minnesota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 21 | 27 | 39 | 58 | 70 | 79 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 1 | 7 | 20 | 33 | 45 | 55 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.72 | 0.69 | 1.59 | 2.56 | 2.97 | 4.31 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 83 | 81 | 72 | 58 | 40 | 25 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 60 | 57 | 48 | 35 | 21 | 6 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.81 | 3.90 | 3.27 | 2.55 | 1.23 | 0.72 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
What is the average weather in Benson, Minnesota?
Benson experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are very cold and bring significant snowfall. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters. Winter moisture often arrives as snow.
Benson Climate Graph - Minnesota Climate Chart
Daily normals Benson - Minnesota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 21.8 | 2.9 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 3.00 | 7.62 |
| 2 Jan | 21.6 | 2.6 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 5.00 | 12.70 |
| 3 Jan | 21.5 | 2.4 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 8.00 | 20.32 |
| 4 Jan | 21.4 | 2.2 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 11.00 | 27.94 |
| 5 Jan | 21.2 | 1.9 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 14.00 | 35.56 |
| 6 Jan | 21.1 | 1.7 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 17.00 | 43.18 |
| 7 Jan | 21.0 | 1.5 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 19.00 | 48.26 |
| 8 Jan | 21.0 | 1.3 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 22.00 | 55.88 |
| 9 Jan | 20.9 | 1.2 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 24.00 | 60.96 |
| 10 Jan | 20.8 | 1.0 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 27.00 | 68.58 |
| 11 Jan | 20.8 | 0.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 30.00 | 76.20 |
| 12 Jan | 20.8 | 0.7 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 32.00 | 81.28 |
| 13 Jan | 20.8 | 0.6 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 35.00 | 88.90 |
| 14 Jan | 20.7 | 0.5 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 38.00 | 96.52 |
| 15 Jan | 20.7 | 0.4 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 40.00 | 101.60 |
| 16 Jan | 20.8 | 0.3 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 43.00 | 109.22 |
| 17 Jan | 20.8 | 0.2 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 46.00 | 116.84 |
| 18 Jan | 20.8 | 0.1 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 48.00 | 121.92 |
| 19 Jan | 20.9 | 0.1 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 51.00 | 129.54 |
| 20 Jan | 20.9 | 0.0 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 54.00 | 137.16 |
| 21 Jan | 21.0 | 0.0 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 57.00 | 144.78 |
| 22 Jan | 21.1 | 0.0 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 59.00 | 149.86 |
| 23 Jan | 21.2 | 0.0 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 62.00 | 157.48 |
| 24 Jan | 21.3 | 0.0 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 65.00 | 165.10 |
| 25 Jan | 21.4 | 0.1 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 68.00 | 172.72 |
| 26 Jan | 21.5 | 0.1 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 70.00 | 177.80 |
| 27 Jan | 21.6 | 0.2 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 73.00 | 185.42 |
| 28 Jan | 21.7 | 0.3 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 75.00 | 190.50 |
| 29 Jan | 21.9 | 0.4 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 78.00 | 198.12 |
| 30 Jan | 22.0 | 0.5 | 0.72 | 0.72 | 80.00 | 203.20 |
| 31 Jan | 22.2 | 0.6 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 83.00 | 210.82 |
Weather history Benson - May 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | 53.1 | 30.0 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 May | 54.0 | 30.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 May | 69.1 | 36.0 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 May | 70.0 | 42.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 May | 55.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 May | 50.0 | 34.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 May | 45.0 | 28.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 May | 61.0 | 30.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 May | 72.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 May | 59.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 May | 57.9 | 32.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 May | 73.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 May | 70.0 | 36.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 May | 75.9 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 May | 79.0 | 46.0 | 0.37 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 May | 84.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 May | 73.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 May | - | 48.9 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 May | 52.0 | 37.0 | - | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 May | - | 32.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 May | 64.0 | 35.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 May | 68.0 | 48.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 May | 61.0 | 46.9 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 May | 66.0 | 48.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 May | 87.1 | 48.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 May | 95.0 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 May | 90.0 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 May | 93.9 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 May | 91.9 | 61.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 May | 90.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 May | 84.9 | 57.0 | 1.20 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Benson
| May 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 70.5 ºF | 21 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 42.3 ºF | 1 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 2.17 inch | 0.72 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 8 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 95.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 45.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 66.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 28.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather May 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Benson - Minnesota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Minnesota | |
| County | Swift | |
| City | Benson | |
| Zip Code | 56215 | |
| Longitude | -95.65 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 45.33 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1037ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Benson - Minnesota
| Local Time | 04:25 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Benson - Minnesota
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Benson weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 54ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 32ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 28.32 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 41 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Benson
Longitude: -95.6506, Latitude: 45.3319
Average weather Benson, MN - 56215
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...