Location & Surroundings
Benton is a settlement in Minnesota, United States, at 289 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Waconia, 8 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1530 km to the east. The nearest airport is Molnau Airpark, 8 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
44° 46' 34" N, 93° 46' 52" W
- Elevation 289 m (DEM: 287 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,000 p/km²
- Built-up 11.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:48
- Sunrise 07:36
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 10 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Benton
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 311 W/m2.
Temperature
9.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (162 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,026.0 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 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 162 | 70 | 1,026.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 7.5 | 3.0 | 154 | 75 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 5.9 | 183 | 39 | 1,023.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 310.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.8 | 3.8 | 176 | 53 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 306.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 10.4 | 3.4 | 187 | 70 | 1,021.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.6 | 2.8 | 195 | 83 | 1,021.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 2.6 | 197 | 45 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 293.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 157 | 60 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 292.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.4 | 2.4 | 169 | 74 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 11.8 | 2.8 | 169 | 90 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 4.7 | 183 | 49 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 286.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.7 | 3.6 | 163 | 64 | 1,019.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 284.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.2 | 3.9 | 164 | 74 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 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 Benton?
Now 9.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 7.5 to 18.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 311 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 Benton today?
Sunrise around 07:36 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 10h 47m.
What is the local time in Benton?
Local time is 06:48. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Benton?
Benton is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benton?
Elevation about 289 m. DEM 287 m.
Where is Benton located?
It is at 44.77607, -93.78107 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benton in?
It is in United States.