Weather forecast for todayBenson, NC

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:44 pm EDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 14mphN 0°
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Dewpoint: 54°F
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 9mi
  • UV index: 1
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In Benson, currently, the weather is gloomy with extensive cloud cover.
Rainfall is minimal.
The temperature is a refreshing 55.4°F, the apparent temperature is slightly different, appraised at a fresh 51.8°F. The current temperature is at its highest of the day.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 55°F
  • 41°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Wind: 16mphN 8°
  • Humidity: 85%
  • UV index: 1
  • Sunrise: 7:22 am EDT
  • Sunset: 6:36 pm EDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, occasional raindrops will add to a generally damp day.
Minimal precipitation is expected. Temperatures will oscillate between a moderate 55.4°F at their highest and a cold 41°F at their lowest.
The projected high resembles November more than October, matching 59.9°F rather than 71.2°F.
Sunrise was at 7:22 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 14min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 1 pm - 3 pm 55°C.
Coldest hour: 10 pm 48°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 1 pm 67%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Light Rain
Light Rain
  • Precip. probability: 67%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 14mphN 2°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 6mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 65%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 14mphN 5°
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Pressure: 30.12"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 16mphN 7°
  • Humidity: 88%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 5mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 4 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Few Showers
Few Showers
  • Precip. probability: 31%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Wind: 16mphN 10°
  • Humidity: 82%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 8mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 13mphNNE 13°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphNNE 17°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:36 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphNNE 15°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphNNE 19°
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphNNE 18°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 10mphNNE 18°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of wet and cloudy weather is forecasted.
With minimal precipitation of 0.04", rainfall is predicted from 1 pm to 4 pm.
The temperature will vary between a minimum of 48.2°F and a maximum of 55.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 3 pm.
The highest temperature today will resemble November's average maximum more than October's 71.2°F. The expected low will be also more consistent with what’s common in November than the current October average of 54.1°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 16:44:48 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Currently, it rains, but precipitation is minimal.

The temperature at 12:44 pm EDT is 55.4°F.

On Saturday, light rain is expected.

There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.

Today, the highest temperature in Benson will be 55.4°F, while the lowest temperature will be 41°F.
The highest temperature will be noticeably lower than the average maximum of 71.2°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be also uncommonly lower than the average low of 54.1°F.

On Saturday, in Benson, sunrise was at 7:22 am and sunset will be at 6:36 pm (EDT).

In Benson, the length of the day today will be 11h and 14min.