Location & Surroundings
Benchmark is a settlement in South Dakota, United States, at 1,531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sturgis, 21 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 2275 km to the east. The nearest airport is Paradise Valley Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
Benchmark is human settlement in South Dakota, United States of America.
It is located in South Dakota, United States.
Also known as: Benchmark, South Dakota
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in South Dakota
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 13' 31" N, 103° 34' 42" W
- Elevation 1531 m (DEM: 1534 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 07:17
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 10 h 43 min
Nearby
Weather in Benchmark
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benchmark, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 W/m2.
Temperature
12.7 C
Wind
4.7 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 12.7 | 4.7 | 202 | 56 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.6 | 3.3 | 232 | 55 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 127 | 30 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 246.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.6 | 1.8 | 236 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 368.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.9 | 3.1 | 225 | 58 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.6 | 2.8 | 207 | 56 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 5.6 | 242 | 33 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 183.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 6.2 | 238 | 29 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 293.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 12.0 | 4.7 | 283 | 34 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 2.0 | 6.6 | 304 | 79 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.0 | 3.6 | 332 | 45 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 234.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 3.6 | 1.7 | 36 | 37 | 1,027.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 369.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 1.4 | 1.7 | 195 | 42 | 1,029.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benchmark?
Now 12.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 12.7 to 22.3 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 368 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Benchmark today?
Sunrise around 07:17 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in Benchmark?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Benchmark?
Benchmark is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benchmark?
Elevation about 1,531 m. DEM 1,534 m.
Where is Benchmark located?
It is at 44.22526, -103.57825 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benchmark in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry