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Location & Surroundings

Benjamin is a village in Texas, United States with 267 inhabitants, at 450 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vernon, 80 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 2120 km to the east. The nearest airport is Oliver Airport, 19 km away.

Overview

Benjamin is city in and county seat of Knox County, Texas, United States.

It is located in Knox County, United States.

The population is about 196 (2020).

It covers about 2.72 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 450 metre.

Also known as: Benjamin, Texas, Benjamin, TX

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Knox County
  • Area 2.72 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    33° 35' 2" N, 99° 47' 32" W
  • Elevation 450 m (DEM: 452 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 267
  • Pop. Density 101 p/km²
  • Built-up 6.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Benjamin

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benjamin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 16.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 W/m2.

Temperature
10.8 C
Wind
4.2 m/s N (345 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,020.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 10.8 4.2 345 65 1,020.2 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 10.0 4.0 346 61 1,021.9 0.00 / 0.00 15 0.0 n/a
12h 16.1 4.8 13 45 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 308.4 n/a
18h 14.2 3.6 44 56 1,020.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 387.3 n/a
Tomorrow 11.8 2.7 55 73 1,022.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
30h 10.6 2.0 23 75 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
36h 16.2 1.1 71 53 1,022.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 279.5 n/a
42h 15.7 2.6 173 61 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 95 257.3 n/a
Sunday 13.6 2.5 215 78 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 12.0 1.7 305 82 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
60h 19.1 1.5 164 52 1,022.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 306.8 n/a
66h 17.5 3.0 175 59 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 53 391.0 n/a
Monday 14.8 3.8 197 76 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benjamin?
Now 10.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.0 to 16.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 387 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 Benjamin today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 10h 43m.
What is the local time in Benjamin?
Local time is 08:32. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Benjamin?
Benjamin is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Benjamin?
Population about 267.
What is the elevation of Benjamin?
Elevation about 450 m. DEM 452 m.
Where is Benjamin located?
It is at 33.58398, -99.79231 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benjamin in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-03-09
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