Weather forecast for today
Benson, MS

Weather forecast for today

Tuesday, Jun 17.

Scattered Thunderstorms
5:50 am

8:05 pm
CDT
Scattered Thunderstorms
84°F / 72°F
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 0.28"
  • UV index: 7
Today, in Benson, expect scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, along with possible lightning and gusty winds.
With a high probability, light precipitation is forecasted. A temperature range of a warm 84.2°F to a delightful 71.6°F is predicted.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be a sweltering 95°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
A forecast high of 84.2°F brings conditions more familiar to May's average than June's.
Sunrise will be at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:05 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 15min.

Current condition

Clear
5:18 am CDT
Clear
  • 73°F
  • Feels like: 73°F
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Dewpoint: 73°F
  • Pressure: 29.99"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
Currently, uninterrupted clear skies make for a beautiful day.
The temperature is a moderately hot 73.4°F. The current temperature is near the lowest expected 71.6°F for today.

Weather radar - Benson, MS

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The current temperature (5:18 am CDT) is 73.4°F.
What is the weather forecast for Benson for today?
Today, scattered thunderstorms are expected, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain at times.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.28" is expected. The chance of rainfall is 57%.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 84.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 71.6°F. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is calculated to be 95°F.
The highest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average maximum of 90.7°F in June. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 70.3°F.
When are sunrise and sunset today?
On Tuesday, in Benson, sunrise will be at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:05 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Benson have today?
In Benson, today, there will be 14h and 15min of daylight.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 9mi
8 am
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    88°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 57%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
2 pm
  • 84°F
  • Feels like:
    91°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 10mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
4 pm
  • 82°F
  • Feels like:
    90°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 43%
  • Precipitation: 0.2"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    84°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph SSW
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 7mi
8 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    82°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 5mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:05 pm
10 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Benson, weather will be unstable, and a mix of cloud-filled, showery, storm-filled and mostly clear weather is predicted.
Rain is predicted at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and from 4 pm to 6 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.2", most rainfall is expected at 4 pm.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 84.2°F and the lowest temperature of 73.4°F. The feels-like temperature will vary between a minimum of 73.4°F and a maximum of 93.2°F. The hottest part of the day will be at 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm.
The temperature will feel more comparable to May's average high than the expected maximum for June. The temperature low is forecasted to be close to the usual June value of 70.3°F.
Updated: Jun 17, 2025 @ 10:18:30 UTC
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Benson, Mississippi, USA

  • en: Benson, Mississippi, USA
  • es: Benson, Misisipí, EE.UU.
  • hr: Benson, Misisipi, SAD
  • sr: Benson, Misisipi, SAD
  • zh: Benson, 密西西比州, 美国
  • Latitude: 31.548500°
  • Longitude: -89.218948°
  • Elevation: 269 ft
  • Current time: 5:18am CDT
  • Sunrise: 5:50 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:05 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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