Benson, IL Weather Forecast

Local 7-day forecast

70°
F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Track current conditions, temperature changes, wind, and the full daily outlook for Benson, IL in one place.

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Wind: 6 mph WSW
Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Local 7-day forecast

Local Weather Overview

This forecast page for Benson, IL is designed for quick trip planning, giving you a clean read on daytime highs, overnight lows, and changing conditions across the upcoming forecast window. Latest sync: Aug 16, 2026 5:34 AM CDT.

The active forecast window currently covers Aug 16 to Aug 22, 2026 for Benson, IL.

Page Snapshot

Page focus
city weather
Forecast window
Aug 16 to Aug 22, 2026
Latest sync
Aug 16, 2026 5:34 AM CDT
Forecast office
ILX
Source
NOAA / NWS
Next High
84°F
Sunday
Next Low
70°F
Overnight
Rain Outlook
8
Periods mentioning precipitation
Windiest
6 to 10 mph
Sunday

Daily Outlook

Today
Aug 16
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
84 °F
/ 70°F
Wind 6 to 10 mph
Mon
Aug 17
Sunny
81 °F
/ 63°F
Wind 5 to 8 mph
Tue
Aug 18
Mostly Sunny
83 °F
/ 67°F
Wind 2 to 9 mph
Wed
Aug 19
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
78 °F
/ 59°F
Wind 3 to 7 mph
Thu
Aug 20
Mostly Sunny
77 °F
/ 59°F
Wind 5 mph
Fri
Aug 21
Mostly Sunny
78 °F
/ 62°F
Wind 2 to 6 mph
Sat
Aug 22
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
80 °F
Wind 3 to 8 mph

This Week in Benson

Sunday looks like the warmest upcoming period in Benson at 84 degrees F.

Wednesday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 59 degrees F.

The strongest winds are forecast for Sunday at about 6 to 10 mph W.

Precipitation is mentioned in 8 upcoming forecast periods.

Forecast Details

Last updated
Aug 16, 2026 5:34 AM CDT
Coverage
7 days
Time zone
America/Chicago
Forecast office
ILX
Radar station
KILX

Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.

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Extended Forecast

Sunday
Aug 16
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph W

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night
Aug 16
65°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
3 to 9 mph NW

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday
Aug 17
81°F
Sunny
5 to 8 mph NNW

Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Monday Night
Aug 17
63°F
Mostly Clear
1 to 5 mph WSW

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West southwest wind 1 to 5 mph.

Tuesday
Aug 18
83°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 9 mph SW

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night
Aug 18
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
5 mph WSW

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday
Aug 19
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 to 7 mph NNE

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night
Aug 19
59°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
2 to 6 mph NE

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday
Aug 20
77°F
Mostly Sunny
5 mph E

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night
Aug 20
59°F
Partly Cloudy
3 mph E

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Friday
Aug 21
78°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 6 mph E

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Friday Night
Aug 21
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph E

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Saturday
Aug 22
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
3 to 8 mph WNW

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

Detailed Forecast

Period Conditions Temp Wind
Overnight
Aug 16
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
70°F
6 mph
WSW
Sunday
Aug 16
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
84°F
6 to 10 mph
W
Sunday Night
Aug 16
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
65°F
3 to 9 mph
NW
Monday
Aug 17
Sunny
81°F
5 to 8 mph
NNW
Monday Night
Aug 17
Mostly Clear
63°F
1 to 5 mph
WSW
Tuesday
Aug 18
Mostly Sunny
83°F
2 to 9 mph
SW
Tuesday Night
Aug 18
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
67°F
5 mph
WSW
Wednesday
Aug 19
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
78°F
3 to 7 mph
NNE
Wednesday Night
Aug 19
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
59°F
2 to 6 mph
NE
Thursday
Aug 20
Mostly Sunny
77°F
5 mph
E
Thursday Night
Aug 20
Partly Cloudy
59°F
3 mph
E
Friday
Aug 21
Mostly Sunny
78°F
2 to 6 mph
E
Friday Night
Aug 21
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
62°F
3 mph
E
Saturday
Aug 22
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
80°F
3 to 8 mph
WNW
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