Benton Heights, Michigan has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 41.2 °F (low) to 57.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38.7 Inches. Benton Heights is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7 °F | 32.1 °F | 2.84 in. |
| February | 21.2 °F | 34.6 °F | 2.19 in. |
| March | 27.8 °F | 44.1 °F | 2.26 in. |
| April | 37.6 °F | 55.9 °F | 3.51 in. |
| May | 48.3 °F | 67.1 °F | 3.74 in. |
| June | 57.8 °F | 76.9 °F | 3.95 in. |
| July | 62.7 °F | 81.1 °F | 3.32 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 79.7 °F | 3.85 in. |
| September | 54.0 °F | 73.8 °F | 3.34 in. |
| October | 43.6 °F | 61.4 °F | 4.28 in. |
| November | 34.1 °F | 48.2 °F | 2.88 in. |
| December | 25.8 °F | 37.1 °F | 2.51 in. |
| Annual | 41.2 °F | 57.7 °F | 38.67 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -10°F to -5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |