Local weather forecast

Weather in Benson, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 27504

Sunny
Now91°F

Sunny

High / Low98° / 72°
Rain chance40%
Wind6 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:58AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Sampson County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny91°5% rain
12 PMSunny94°4% rain
1 PMSunny96°2% rain
2 PMSunny98°1% rain
3 PMSunny98°1% rain
4 PMSunny98°1% rain
5 PMSunny97°1% rain
6 PMSunny95°1% rain
7 PMSunny90°3% rain
8 PMModerate rain at times78°60% rain
9 PMClear78°10% rain
10 PMClear78°9% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
98° 72°Sunny
Rain 40%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
92° 72°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
92° 72°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like105°F
Humidity70%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph WSW
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:30 AM
Sunset08:08 PM
Moonrise04:35 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 60% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 105°F with winds near 6 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

90°F, 3% rain chance and 3 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 91°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 60%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 6. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Benson weather today

Sunny and 91°F in Benson, NC. Today's high is 98°F with a 40% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Benson

Sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 08:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 92°F and a low near 72°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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