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Benton weather

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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
78°
Clear
Feels 78° · Wind 11 mph · Humidity 60%
AmericanNOAA GFS
80°
Clear
Feels 81° · Wind 7 mph · Humidity 52%
EuropeanECMWF
81°
Clear
Feels 82° · Wind 10 mph · Humidity 56%

Latest for Benton: NWS (National Blend (NBM)): 78° Clear · American (NOAA GFS): 80° Clear · European (ECMWF): 81° Clear.

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NWS, American, European side by side around Benton and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Benton, IL is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 88°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 30°F), with roughly 41 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Benton right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Benton climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
44°
30°
Feb
56°
36°
Mar
59°
41°
Apr
69°
50°
May
79°
61°
Jun
86°
67°
Jul
88°
71°
Aug
87°
70°
Sep
82°
64°
Oct
71°
53°
Nov
58°
43°
Dec
49°
35°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
87±1.3°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
81±1.9°F93±2.2 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Benton today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Benton today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Benton today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Benton and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Benton?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Benton forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Benton?
July is typically the warmest month in Benton, with average highs around 88°F.
How cold does Benton get?
The coldest month in Benton is January, when overnight lows average about 30°F.
How much rain does Benton get?
Benton sees roughly 41 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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