Benton, IL weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Benton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Benton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Benton
What is the weather usually like in Benton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 24°F average low
- 46.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,168 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Benton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BENTON 2 N, IL US (USC00110608), adjusted for the elevation of Benton.
Benton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Benton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Benton?
Benton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Benton is May–June and September–October. At 446 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 Benton
What is the hottest month in Benton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Benton?
January, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Benton?
About 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Benton?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Benton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Benton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Benton in November?
Highs average 55°F and lows 37°F, with about 4.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Benton?
Around 6:35 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Benton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Benton.
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