Weather forecast for todayBenson, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 10:50 am CDT

  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphE 90°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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Currently, in Benson, the day is bathed in golden sunlight, with no clouds in sight.
The temperature is a frosty 48.2°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSW 234°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:10 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:13 pm CDT
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Today, in Benson, the forecast calls for abundant sunshine.
Anticipated temperatures will peak at a mild 57.2°F and dip to a minimum of a cold 37.4°F.
Today's maximum temperature is forecasted to be moderately lower than the common October peak of 61.9°F.
Sunrise was at 7:10 am and sunset will be at 6:13 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 3min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 3 pm - 5 pm 55°C.
Coldest period: 11 pm - 1 am 41°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 11 pm - 1 am 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 11 am
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphNNW 335°
  • Humidity: 55%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 229°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.5"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSW 228°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSW 229°
  • Humidity: 41%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSW 231°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSW 230°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSW 220°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:13 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSW 217°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSW 207°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphSSW 197°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 185°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, mainly sunny weather and a cloudless sky are anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the lowest temperature of 41°F and the highest temperature of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Today, the temperature is expected to be moderately lower than October's normal maximum of 61.9°F. Today, expect the temperature to be more resembling the typical minimum for November than for October.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 15:50:04 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

At 10:50 am CDT, the temperature is 48.2°F.

Today, in Benson, expect bright skies and plenty of sunshine.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 37.4°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be a few degrees lower than the average highest temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be also a couple of degrees lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Benson, sunrise was at 7:10 am and sunset will be at 6:13 pm (CDT).

In Benson, today, there will be 11h and 3min of daylight.