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Weather Almanac: Benson, IL 61516

🗓️ Historical norms for February

January March
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
February avg. precipitation
🌧️ 1.83"
February days below freezing
📉 ≈24.7 days
Average February lows 13°F – 24°F
USDA Zone
5b
Annual extreme lows -15°F to -10°F
Last Spring Frost (36°F)
🌷 May 14
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First Fall Frost (36°F)
🍂 Sep 26
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H: Normal High Temp
L: Normal Low Temp
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Temperature climatic data from weather station: MINONK (USC00115712)

Precipitation climatic data from weather station: ROANOKE (USC00117329)

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: MINONK (USC00115712)