What is today's weather forecast for Benton, IL?

Today's forecast for Benton shows a high of 58 degrees and a low of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Showers, mainly before 1pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Benton, IL?

The 7-day forecast for Benton shows highs from 55 to 68 degrees and lows from 38 to 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Benton, IL this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Benton this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (90% chance), Friday (100% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Benton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Benton forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Benton, IL Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Special Weather Statement

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

50°F
Feels Like 50°F

Humidity 93% Dew Point 48°F Wind S 3 MPH Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 45 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 13.2 miles N of central Benton
at 8:00 AM Thu, Nov 20, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 20

80%

FriNov 21

100%

SatNov 22

SunNov 23

MonNov 24

50%

TueNov 25

50%

WedNov 26

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 55°F to 68°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 56°F with lows around 35°F.

This Date in Weather History

1914 - The high temperature of 28 degrees at Atlanta, GA, was their earliest daily high below the freezing mark.

Benton, IL 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 58. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely between 2am and 3am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Patchy fog after 7pm. Low around 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Nov 21

Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then showers between 9am and noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 68. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Nov 22

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Sunday Nov 23

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.

Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.

Monday Nov 24

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Night: Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

About Benton, IL

Benton is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Illinois. The population was 6,709 at the 2020 census. In 1839, Franklin County was split roughly in half and the county seat was permanently fixed "at a hill at the south end of Rowling's Prairie", the site of the future city of Benton. Benton's namesake is Missouri senator Thomas Hart Benton. The village of Benton was organized in 1841 on 20 acres (8.1 ha) of property donated by John Ewing and Walter S. Akin. In 1902, the village became a city, and incorporated under the mayor/commissioner form of government. The Franklin County Courthouse sat in the center of the Public Square. It was the fourth courthouse that served the people of Franklin County. The Italianate building was constructed in 1874–75 for $27,500. Much of Benton's growth in the past was due to an abundance of high sulfur coal, multiple railroads that pass through the town, fertile soil, and its industry.

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