Location & Surroundings
Benson Dam is a dam in Oregon, United States, at 720 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Weiser, 26 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 3365 km to the east. The nearest airport is Jenkins Creek Ranch Airport, 23 km away.
Overview
Benson Dam is dam in Baker County, Oregon, United States of America.
It is located in Baker County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Baker County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 19' 19" N, 117° 16' 33" W
- Elevation 720 m (DEM: 713 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:48
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 10 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Benson Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benson Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
15.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 15.4 | 1.2 | 32 | 39 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.3 | 1.7 | 135 | 25 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 473.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 9.9 | 0.3 | 12 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 8.3 | 1.3 | 119 | 48 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 2.3 | 116 | 25 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 163.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 12 | 20 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 406.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.7 | 4.6 | 343 | 35 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 9.6 | 3.9 | 346 | 43 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.5 | 1.2 | 7 | 27 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 139.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 0.2 | 14 | 30 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 393.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 13.7 | 4.6 | 340 | 41 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.5 | 3.2 | 352 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.5 | 1.5 | 115 | 43 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 66 | 132.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benson Dam?
Now 15.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.3 to 18.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 10h 55m.
What is the local time in Benson Dam?
Local time is 17:48. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Benson Dam?
Benson Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Benson Dam?
Elevation about 720 m. DEM 713 m.
Where is Benson Dam located?
It is at 44.32204, -117.27584 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benson Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry