Weather forecast for today
Thursday, May 1.
5:57 am
7:48 pm
CDT
7:48 pm
CDT
AM Clouds / PM Sun
75°F / 59°F
- Wind: 16mph SW
- Humidity: 70%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- UV index: 6
Today, on Thursday, May 1, the day will begin with cloud cover, but conditions will improve as the sun emerges later on.
The maximum forecasted temperature is a moderately hot 75.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be a refreshing 59°F.
The anticipated maximum temperature will closely reflect May's average high of 75.6°F.
Sunrise was at 5:57 am and sunset will be at 7:48 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 51min.
The maximum forecasted temperature is a moderately hot 75.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be a refreshing 59°F.
The anticipated maximum temperature will closely reflect May's average high of 75.6°F.
Sunrise was at 5:57 am and sunset will be at 7:48 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 51min.
Current condition
6:20 am CDT
Cloudy
- 64°F
- Feels like: 64°F
- Wind: 13mph SSW
- Humidity: 83%
- Dewpoint: 61°F
- Pressure: 29.81"Hg
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
Currently, in Benton, the weather remains overcast with thick clouds covering the sky.
The temperature is a breezy 64.4°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-anticipated 75.2°F.
The temperature is a breezy 64.4°F. The current temperature is relatively far from today's maximum-anticipated 75.2°F.
Weather radar - Benton, IL
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature now?
At 6:20 am CDT, the temperature is 64.4°F.
What is the weather forecast for Benton for today?
Today, in Benton, the morning will be gray and overcast, but skies will clear gradually, leading to a pleasant afternoon.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 75.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 59°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 75.6°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 58.1°F.
The highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum of 75.6°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 58.1°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Benton, sunrise was at 5:57 am and sunset will be at 7:48 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Benton have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 13h and 51min.
Hourly weather forecast
7 am
- 64°F
- Feels like:
64°F
Cloudy
- Wind: 14mph SSW
- Pressure: 29.8"Hg
- Humidity: 84%
- Precip. probability: 8%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
8 am
- 66°F
- Feels like:
66°F
Cloudy
- Wind: 14mph SSW
- Pressure: 29.83"Hg
- Humidity: 84%
- Precip. probability: 8%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
9 am
- 66°F
- Feels like:
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind: 16mph SW
- Pressure: 29.83"Hg
- Humidity: 81%
- Precip. probability: 6%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
10 am
- 68°F
- Feels like:
68°F
Cloudy
- Wind: 16mph SW
- Pressure: 29.83"Hg
- Humidity: 78%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
11 am
- 70°F
- Feels like:
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind: 15mph SW
- Pressure: 29.83"Hg
- Humidity: 73%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
- 72°F
- Feels like:
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind: 16mph SW
- Pressure: 29.83"Hg
- Humidity: 68%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
1 pm
- 73°F
- Feels like:
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind: 15mph SW
- Pressure: 29.8"Hg
- Humidity: 64%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
- 73°F
- Feels like:
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind: 14mph SW
- Pressure: 29.8"Hg
- Humidity: 62%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
3 pm
- 75°F
- Feels like:
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind: 14mph SW
- Pressure: 29.8"Hg
- Humidity: 59%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
- 75°F
- Feels like:
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind: 12mph WSW
- Pressure: 29.77"Hg
- Humidity: 59%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
5 pm
- 75°F
- Feels like:
75°F
Partly Cloudy
- Wind: 12mph WSW
- Pressure: 29.77"Hg
- Humidity: 58%
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
- 75°F
- Feels like:
75°F
Partly Cloudy
- Wind: 11mph WSW
- Pressure: 29.77"Hg
- Humidity: 59%
- Precip. probability: 6%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
7 pm
- 73°F
- Feels like:
73°F
Sunny
- Wind: 8mph SW
- Pressure: 29.77"Hg
- Humidity: 63%
- Precip. probability: 6%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 7:48 pm
8 pm
- 70°F
- Feels like:
70°F
Mostly Clear
- Wind: 5mph SW
- Pressure: 29.8"Hg
- Humidity: 70%
- Precip. probability: 7%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
9 pm
- 68°F
- Feels like:
68°F
Mostly Clear
- Wind: 4mph SW
- Pressure: 29.8"Hg
- Humidity: 75%
- Precip. probability: 5%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
10 pm
- 66°F
- Feels like:
66°F
Partly Cloudy
- Wind: 4mph SW
- Pressure: 29.83"Hg
- Humidity: 79%
- Precip. probability: 12%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
11 pm
- 64°F
- Feels like:
64°F
Partly Cloudy
- Wind: 4mph WSW
- Pressure: 29.83"Hg
- Humidity: 82%
- Precip. probability: 12%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Benton, primarily cloudy and occasionally dry and sunny weather is expected.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 75.2°F and a minimum of 64.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 6 pm.
The maximum temperature will be close to May's average highest temperature of 75.6°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also comparable to the usual May value of 58.1°F.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 75.2°F and a minimum of 64.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 3 pm to 6 pm.
The maximum temperature will be close to May's average highest temperature of 75.6°F. The temperature low is forecasted to be also comparable to the usual May value of 58.1°F.
Updated: May 1, 2025 @ 11:20:11 UTC
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Benton, Illinois, USA
- en: Benton, Illinois, USA
- es: Benton, Illinois, EE.UU.
- hr: Benton, Ilinois, SAD
- sr: Benton, Ilinois, SAD
- zh: 本顿, 伊利诺伊, 美国
- Latitude: 37.996716°
- Longitude: -88.920069°
- Elevation: 472 ft
- Current time: 6:20am CDT
- Sunrise: 5:57 am CDT
- Sunset: 7:48 pm CDT
- Timezone: America/Chicago
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