Weather forecast for today
Benton, AL

Weather forecast for today

Wednesday, Jun 18.

Thunderstorms
5:39 am

7:58 pm
CDT
Thunderstorms
82°F / 72°F
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • UV index: 6
Today, in Benton, unstable skies bring the chance of thunderstorms.
The chance of precipitation is high. However, the rain will be light. A temperature range of a warm 82.4°F to a pleasant 71.6°F is forecasted.
The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is appraised at a tropical 91.4°F. Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions.
The lower temperature of 82.4°F is more typical of May than June.
Sunrise was at 5:39 am and sunset will be at 7:58 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 19min.

Current condition

Rain Shower
2:39 pm CDT
Rain Shower
  • 75°F
  • Feels like: 75°F
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dewpoint: 73°F
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.28"
  • Visibility: 7mi
  • UV index: 8
Currently, in Benton, gentle rain showers are passing through.
Rainfall is moderate.
The temperature is a warm 75.2°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 82.4°F for today.

Weather radar - Benton, AL

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently?
Yes, it currently rains, with moderate precipitation of 0.28".
What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (2:39 pm CDT) is 75.2°F.
What is the weather forecast for Benton for today?
On Wednesday, moderate to strong thunderstorms are in the outlook.
Will it rain today?
With a probability of 97%, light precipitation of 0.16" is predicted.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 82.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 71.6°F. The maximum heat index, which indicates how humid air affects the felt temperature, is estimated at 91.4°F.
The maximum temperature will be moderately lower than the average highest temperature of 91°F in June. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 69.8°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Wednesday, in Benton, sunrise was at 5:39 am and sunset will be at 7:58 pm (CDT).
How long is the day today?
In Benton, the length of the day today will be 14h and 19min.

Hourly weather forecast

3 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 8mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.16"
  • Visibility: 3mi
4 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 55%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
5 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph S
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
6 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 30%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
  • 81°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 83%
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:58 pm
8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 am
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 9%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
For the remainder of Wednesday, a combination of cloud-filled, rainy and turbulent weather is anticipated.
Rain is predicted at 3 pm and 4 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.16", most rainfall is expected at 3 pm.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 75.2°F and the highest temperature of 82.4°F. The feels-like temperature will be between a minimum of 77°F and a maximum of 89.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be around 6 pm.
The temperature will feel more in line with May's average high than the expected maximum for June. The minimum temperature will be consistent with June's average low of 69.8°F.
Updated: Jun 18, 2025 @ 19:39:52 UTC
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Benton, Alabama, USA

  • en: Benton, Alabama, USA
  • es: Benton, Alabama, EE.UU.
  • hr: Benton, Alabama, SAD
  • sr: Benton, Alabama, SAD
  • zh: 本顿, 阿拉巴马, 美国
  • Latitude: 32.306805°
  • Longitude: -86.817761°
  • Elevation: 148 ft
  • Current time: 2:53pm CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:39 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:58 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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