Local weather forecast

Weather in Benton, WI

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 53803

Sunny
Now76°F

Sunny

High / Low87° / 71°
Rain chance75%
Wind5 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 9:36AM CDT until August 11 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central Wisconsin, including the following counties, Dane, Green and Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 935 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Dodgeville, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Ridgeway, Clyde, Hollandale, Jonesdale, Governor Dodge St Park, Blue Mound St Park, Edmund and Blackhawk Lake Rec Area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny76°7% rain
1 PMSunny87°6% rain
2 PMOvercast83°16% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy84°8% rain
4 PMSunny87°6% rain
5 PMSunny86°6% rain
6 PMCloudy85°13% rain
7 PMCloudy83°15% rain
8 PMCloudy81°17% rain
9 PMClear79°12% rain
10 PMClear78°11% rain
11 PMClear77°15% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
87° 71°Sunny
Rain 75%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
82° 67°Sunny
Rain 82%Gust 18 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
77° 68°Sunny
Rain 64%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like79°F
Humidity83%
Pressure29.87 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind5 mph SE
Wind gusts8 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:04 AM
Sunset08:09 PM
Moonrise04:01 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 17%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 79°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

76°F, 7% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 76°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 17%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Benton weather today

Sunny and 76°F in Benton, WI. Today's high is 87°F with a 75% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 8 mph. Relative humidity is 83%, pressure is 29.87 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Benton

Sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 08:09 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 82°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 82%.

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