Location & Surroundings
Benson is a settlement in West Virginia, United States, at 327 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Clarksburg, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 305 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nicholson Airport, 9 km away.
Basic Data
- 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° 9' 43" N, 80° 33' 6" W
- Elevation 327 m (DEM: 332 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 52 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:30
- Sunrise 07:35
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 11 h 2 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 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 18.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 W/m2.
Temperature
5.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,027.7 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 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 56 | 70 | 1,027.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 4.5 | 1.1 | 53 | 77 | 1,028.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 2.2 | 16 | 36 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 464.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.1 | 1.7 | 43 | 76 | 1,026.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 265.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.0 | 1.4 | 58 | 90 | 1,025.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.7 | 1.0 | 79 | 91 | 1,025.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 1.6 | 341 | 42 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 456.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.9 | 1.5 | 32 | 72 | 1,022.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 262.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 5.9 | 0.7 | 71 | 77 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.1 | 0.8 | 90 | 83 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 2.2 | 4 | 34 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 457.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 9.1 | 1.4 | 39 | 71 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 6.6 | 0.9 | 70 | 82 | 1,026.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benson?
Now 5.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 4.5 to 18.5 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 464 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 07:35 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 02m.
What is the local time in Benson?
Local time is 11:30. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Benson?
Benson is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benson?
Elevation about 327 m. DEM 332 m.
Where is Benson located?
It is at 39.16203, -80.55176 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benson in?
It is in United States.