Climate change in Benton County, Tennessee
Since 1979, Benton County, Tennessee has warmed 2.6°F, with 2 fewer days above 90°F, 31 more nights above 70°F and 2% less precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Fayette County, TN's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +2.6°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): −0.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +4.8°F
- Precipitation: −2%
- Wettest day of the year: −3%
- Longest dry spell: +2 days
- Days above 90°F: −2 days
- Nights above 70°F: +31 days
- Freezing nights: −20 days
- Frost-free season: +23 days
- Muggy days: +10 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): −0.5°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +10 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.