Local weather forecast

Weather in Benson, MN

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 56215

Light rain
Now57°F

Light rain

High / Low59° / 56°
Rain chance91%
Wind17 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain57°79% rain
10 AMLight rain57°80% rain
11 AMLight drizzle57°73% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby57°41% rain
1 PMLight rain57°77% rain
2 PMOvercast57°33% rain
3 PMOvercast56°33% rain
4 PMOvercast57°32% rain
5 PMOvercast58°31% rain
6 PMOvercast59°31% rain
7 PMOvercast58°31% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby58°33% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
59° 56°Overcast
Rain 91%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
69° 57°Overcast
Rain 54%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
74° 58°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 17 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity96%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind17 mph SE
Wind gusts32 mph
Precipitation0.06 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:14 AM
Sunset07:12 PM
Moonrise06:59 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 PM · 59°F
Coolest hour3 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 80%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 32 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 80% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

59°F, 31% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 80%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Benson

Minnesota has a strongly continental climate with warm summers, very cold winters and large seasonal temperature swings. Thunderstorms are common in the warm season.

Benson is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.31°N latitude and 95.60°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Benson weather today

Light rain and 57°F in Benson, MN. Today's high is 59°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 32 mph. Relative humidity is 96%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Benson

Sunrise is at 07:14 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 69°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 54%.

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