Local weather forecast

Weather in Benson, AZ

Updated 2026-08-11 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 85602

Sunny
Now78°F

Sunny

High / Low96° / 67°
Rain chance57%
Wind10 mph
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Flood Watch issued August 10 at 9:53PM MST until August 10 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Tucson Metro Area and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at 10 PM MST this evening.

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued August 10 at 9:53PM MST until August 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Tucson Metro Area and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. The flash flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at 10 PM MST this evening.

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued August 10 at 9:53PM MST until August 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Upper Gila River Valley and Upper San Pedro River Valley. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An increase in deep moisture is expected tomorrow afternoon bringing scattered to numerous thunderstorms. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 1-3 inches. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 2:59AM MST until August 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Southeast Arizona, including the following areas, Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains, Dragoon and Mule and Huachuca and Santa Rita Mountains, Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 2 PM MST this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into this evening. Rainfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour are expected with the stronger storms with isolated areas having the potential of 2 inches or more in an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny78°3% rain
11 AMSunny86°2% rain
12 PMSunny90°1% rain
1 PMSunny93°1% rain
2 PMSunny95°0% rain
3 PMSunny96°0% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby94°7% rain
5 PMSunny93°1% rain
6 PMSunny93°1% rain
7 PMSunny92°1% rain
8 PMClear87°2% rain
9 PMClear84°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 67°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Partly Cloudy
87° 68°Partly Cloudy
Rain 57%Gust 17 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
84° 69°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 67%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like78°F
Humidity60%
Pressure29.97 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph WNW
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:43 AM
Sunset07:10 PM
Moonrise03:58 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 7%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 78°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

78°F, 3% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 78°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 7%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Benson weather today

Sunny and 78°F in Benson, AZ. Today's high is 96°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 60%, pressure is 29.97 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Benson

Sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 87°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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