Benoit, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.7 °F (low) to 73.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 54.6 Inches. Benoit is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.3 °F | 51.6 °F | 5.17 in. |
| February | 37.0 °F | 56.0 °F | 5.26 in. |
| March | 44.7 °F | 64.7 °F | 5.17 in. |
| April | 53.5 °F | 74.0 °F | 5.8 in. |
| May | 63.1 °F | 82.1 °F | 5.11 in. |
| June | 70.4 °F | 88.8 °F | 3.62 in. |
| July | 72.9 °F | 91.2 °F | 3.71 in. |
| August | 71.2 °F | 91.2 °F | 3.15 in. |
| September | 64.6 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.44 in. |
| October | 53.0 °F | 76.6 °F | 3.92 in. |
| November | 42.9 °F | 63.9 °F | 4.7 in. |
| December | 36.8 °F | 54.2 °F | 5.51 in. |
| Annual | 53.7 °F | 73.4 °F | 54.56 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Exceptional Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |