Benton Harbor (MI) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Benton Harbor is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Benton Harbor, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold 0°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Benton Harbor experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1021 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Benton Harbor, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 126 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 56 mm over 13 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Benton Harbor Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Benton Harbor, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Forecast for Benton Harbor (MI)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Benton Harbor in the United States of America
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 126 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.
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