Climate change in Benson County, North Dakota
Since 1979, Benson County, North Dakota has warmed 1.6°F, with 7 fewer days above 90°F, about the same number of nights above 70°F and 3% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Stutsman County, ND's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.3°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.8°F
- Precipitation: −3%
- Wettest day of the year: +8%
- Longest dry spell: +13 days
- Days above 90°F: −7 days
- Nights above 70°F: −0 days
- Freezing nights: −11 days
- Frost-free season: +21 days
- Muggy days: +2 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +0.8°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +2 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.