Benton weather
At 7:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun, Sep–Oct. Benton sits 129 m (423 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Benton, Arkansas, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 30%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Benton weather
Is it raining in Benton right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Benton this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–27° and lows of 9–19°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Benton lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Benton?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Benton weather by month
When is the best time to visit Benton?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Benton is Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (50°F) in January to 35°C (94°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Benton?
May is the wettest month, with about 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 86 mm (3.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Benton?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 35°C (94°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months