Local weather forecast

Weather in Benton, IA

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 50835

Partly Cloudy
Now62°F

Partly Cloudy

High / Low72° / 57°
Rain chance82%
Wind15 mph
No active weather alerts

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

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Next hours

NowPartly Cloudy62°14% rain
12 PMSunny68°8% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby71°17% rain
2 PMOvercast72°16% rain
3 PMOvercast72°16% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby71°22% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby70°30% rain
6 PMOvercast69°22% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby68°27% rain
8 PMOvercast68°22% rain
9 PMOvercast67°23% rain
10 PMOvercast66°26% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
72° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 82%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
69° 60°Light rain shower
Rain 84%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
72° 61°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity85%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SE
Wind gusts24 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:09 AM
Sunset07:08 PM
Moonrise06:58 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 72°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 60°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 83%
Strongest gusts8 PM · 26 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 30%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

68°F, 8% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 62°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 30%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Benton

Iowa has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, strong winds and a notable spring and summer severe-thunderstorm season.

Benton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 40.70°N latitude and 94.36°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.

Benton weather today

Partly Cloudy and 62°F in Benton, IA. Today's high is 72°F with a 82% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 24 mph. Relative humidity is 85%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Benton

Sunrise is at 07:09 AM and sunset is at 07:08 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 69°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 84%.

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