Location & Surroundings
Benson is a settlement in Maryland, United States, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Columbia, 10 km to the east. The national capital Washington is 43 km to the south. The nearest airport is Glenair Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Benson is unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
It is located in Howard County, United States.
The elevation is around 531 foot.
Also known as: Benson, Maryland, Benson, MD
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Howard County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 16' 26" N, 76° 57' 2" W
- Elevation 162 m (DEM: 159 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 172 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:45
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 17:08
- Day length 10 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benson
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benson, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 11.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 W/m2.
Temperature
11.3 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (13 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,032.2 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 | 11.3 | 2.0 | 13 | 52 | 1,032.2 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.8 | 1.4 | 349 | 54 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.1 | 1.4 | 58 | 56 | 1,034.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 1.8 | 143 | 38 | 1,032.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 297.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.1 | 2.0 | 142 | 55 | 1,031.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 1.8 | 177 | 62 | 1,031.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 10.1 | 1.4 | 183 | 62 | 1,031.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 3.1 | 193 | 42 | 1,028.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 272.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 13.5 | 2.1 | 194 | 55 | 1,028.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 177.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 1.8 | 191 | 70 | 1,027.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 1.7 | 201 | 75 | 1,027.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 3.1 | 185 | 46 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 406.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 14.9 | 2.6 | 145 | 74 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 190.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benson?
Now 11.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 9.1 to 15.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 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 Benson today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 17:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 34m.
What is the local time in Benson?
Local time is 02:45. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Benson?
Benson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benson?
Elevation about 162 m. DEM 159 m.
Where is Benson located?
It is at 39.27399, -76.95053 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benson in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)