Benson, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Benson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Benson.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Benson
What is the weather usually like in Benson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 37.6 inprecipitation per year · 956 mm
- 21.7 insnowfall per year · 55 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Benson: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MINONK, IL US (USC00115712), adjusted for the elevation of Benson.
Benson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Benson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 21 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| July | 5:36 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 57 min |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 18 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Benson?
Benson has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 37.6 inches (956 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 22 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Benson is May–June and August–September. At 764 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Benson
What is the hottest month in Benson?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Benson?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Benson?
About 37.6 inches (956 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Benson?
Yes, about 22 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Benson?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Benson have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Benson in November?
Highs average 51°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Benson?
Around 6:42 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:39 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Benson weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Benson.
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