Average Monthly Sunshine in Benton (AR)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Benton receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Benton. Expect long, bright days with 351 hours in July and darker periods with just 166 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 3101 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Benton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Benton’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Benton enjoys an average of 3101 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

May, Benton’s wettest month, receives 104 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 27°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 32°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Benton Precipitation page.