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Current Weather in Benton, IL

Updated: Thu Sep 10th 2026 1:15 AM CDT

Light Rain

77^°F 25^°C

Feels Like 80^°F / 27^°C

Benton, IL weather condition is Light Rain and 77°F.

Today's Weather in Benton,IL

The current weather in Benton IL as of 1:15 AM CDT on Thu Sep 10th 2026, has a sky condition of Light Rain with the visibility of 6 mile(s). It is 77 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 80 degrees with a forecasted high of 84 and low of 69. The barometric pressure is 30.01 - measured by inches of mercury - and is rising since its last observation. The humidity is 79 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 70 degrees fahrenheit which is rising. Wind direction is from the North at 7.6 miles per hour, gusting at 10.6 miles per hour. Sunrise is at 6:33 AM and Sunset is at 7:12 PM. The moon phase is a New Moon moon rising at 5:39 AM with 0% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.01 inHg. rising
Humidity 79% rising
Heat Index 81°F
Wind from N. 7.6 mph
Wind Gust 10.6 miles per hour
Wind Chill 77°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 70°F rising
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Sunset 7:12 PM
Moonrise 5:39 AM
Moonset 6:49 PM
Moon Phase New Moon Moon 0%

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Light Rain Shower

Light Rain Shower with a high of 84°F and a low of 69°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 87% chance with an estimated 1in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 15mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 85%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 84° \| Lo 69°	85%	87% \| est. 1in	0%	15 mph

Mist

Mist with a high of 72°F and a low of 67°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having a 75% chance with an estimated 0.05in. Winds will be light at 7mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 91%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 72° \| Lo 67°	91%	75% \| est. 0.05in	0%	6.3 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 91°F and a low of 68°F. 19% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0.01in. Winds will be light at 9mph at times. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 70%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 91° \| Lo 68°	70%	19% \| est. 0.01in	0%	8.5 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 96°F and a low of 71°F. 5% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be light at 9mph at times. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 54%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 96° \| Lo 71°	54%	5%	0%	8.1 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 101°F and a low of 76°F. 2% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 13mph. Humidity levels are comfortable, sitting around 48%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 101° \| Lo 76°	48%	2%	0%	13 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 77^°F. The morning temperature of 71°^F is lowest at 5am with the daytime high of 84°^F at 11am and a low around 69°^F at 11pm is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.03^inHg at 3am and lowest being 29.93^inHg at 4pm.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 15^mph at 4pm, while the slowest is 0.7^mph around 6am; expect wind gusts peaking 19.9^mph at 2pm.

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Current National Weather

Midwest Rain and Heat Relief - 09-09 to 09-11

Updated Wed Sep 9th 2026, 6:12am PDT

The Midwest will see heavy rain and possible severe weather moving toward interior New England tonight. The high temperatures in the south-central U.S. will ease up by Thursday. Showers and storms are expected across the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, with heavy rain in the central Appalachians. Monsoon moisture will bring afternoon storms to Arizona and New Mexico, potentially causing flash floods. Meanwhile, the Southeast U.S. will experience lingering showers, and dry conditions continue in the Northwest.

Midwest to New England

Today, heavy rain and severe weather will spread from the Midwest to the lower Great Lakes and reach interior New England by tonight. A cold front, associated with a low-pressure system from southern Canada, is the driver of this weather change.

South-Central U.S.

By Thursday, the oppressive heat wave across the south-central U.S. will ease. A cold front will bring in some relief with showers, clouds, and occasional thunderstorms.

Central Plains to Mid-Atlantic

Over the next couple of days, expect showers and thunderstorms stretching from the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Today, locally heavy rain is likely in the Mid-Mississippi Valley, followed by the central Appalachians on Thursday.

Southwest U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will lead to afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms in Arizona and New Mexico. Some storms may reach into Colorado today. Be cautious, as heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding, especially in urban areas and near burn scars.