The USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the U.S. called US Topo that are separated into rectangular quadrants that are printed at 22.75"x29" or larger. Lake Benson is covered by the Kenly West, NC US Topo Map quadrant
Free US Topo Map PDF Order Waterproof Printed Topo MapBrowns Pond | 2.0 mi |
Atkinson Mill Pond | 5.0 mi |
Atkinson Lake | 5.1 mi |
Cattail Lake | 6.0 mi |
Hinnants Lake | 7.1 mi |
Micro, NC | 3 mi |
Kenly, NC | 5 mi |
Selma, NC | 7 mi |
Pine Level, NC | 7 mi |
Wilsons Mills, NC | 9 mi |
Long Branch | Water | 0.9 mi |
Buffalo Creek | Water | 1.2 mi |
Shoeheel Cemetery | Man-made | 1.2 mi |
Browns Pond Dam | Man-made | 2.0 mi |
Little River Picnic Area | Man-made | 2.7 mi |
Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is SMITHFI which is approximately 10 miles away and has an elevation of 150 feet (6 feet higher than Lake Benson). Because the nearest station and this geographic feature may have differences in elevation and topography, the historic weather at the two separate locations may be different as well.
Month | Precip | AVG High Temp | AVG Low Temp |
---|---|---|---|
January | 4.24" | 51.4° | 29.5° |
February | 3.66" | 55.2° | 31.3° |
March | 4.57" | 63.7° | 39.0° |
April | 3.24" | 72.4° | 45.9° |
May | 4.16" | 79.8° | 54.7° |
June | 4.14" | 86.3° | 62.7° |
July | 5.14" | 89.9° | 67.2° |
August | 4.58" | 87.9° | 65.6° |
September | 4.54" | 82.5° | 59.3° |
October | 3.16" | 72.7° | 46.6° |
November | 2.95" | 63.6° | 37.7° |
December | 3.05" | 54.8° | 31.6° |
This location's average summer high temps are higher than 67% of other locations on record.
This location's average winter low temps are higher than 76% of other locations on record.
This location's average precipitation levels are higher than 76% of other locations on record.