Benton City Real Estate
Benton City Climate
If you’re thinking about choosing Benton City as the ideal little place to settle down in this beautiful part of Eastern Washington, and you’re already looking into the real estate market here, you may be wondering about the climate and typical weather conditions.
Benton City’s climate is definitely something to write home about. The little “Tuscany-ish” town boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine every year, as well as long, gorgeous, Indian summers and mild to moderate winters.
First, consider the average, high, and low temperatures of Benton City. In January, average temperatures fall to about 32 degrees Fahrenheit (F), with a daily low of 25 F and a high of 39. Temperatures in April are already much warmer, with highs up to 60, lows down to 37 and an average sitting at a solid 50 degrees. In July, expect it get quite warm, up to 90 degrees, with lows at 55 and an average of 70.
Benton City is renowned for its long, warm, Indian summers and is also absolutely beautiful in the fall, both weather-wise and in its gorgeous colors, scenery, and landscapes. You’ll find temperatures as warm as 75 in October, for example, with lows going only to 45 and a nice, pleasantly warm average hovering at around 60.
Precipitation is also something to consider. Compared with the U.S. national overall average, Benton City actually receives considerably less precipitation than other areas in Washington and the U.S. However, the land receives adequate water and irrigation through the surrounding rivers. But if you prefer sun over cloud and rain, Benton City might just be the place for you.
The average monthly rainfall ranges between .3 to just over an inch throughout the year, with the highest amounts in November, December, and January, in the form of snow. Precipitation amounts drop the most in the summer months of July and August.
Benton City has fairly low humidity in comparison to other areas of the United States, with yearly humidity averages between 60 and 83 percent throughout the year in the morning—with the highest occurring during the months of January and December. In the afternoon, humidity levels dip to an average of 25 to 30 percent in the summer months and up to 75 percent in the colder months.
For snowfall, the first snowfall can occur in at the end of October and often lasts until early April in Benton City, with the highest amounts falling in January and December, up to eight inches a month.