Benson, Illinois Weather
Benson, Illinois — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Benson, Woodford County.
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About Benson, Illinois
Benson rests in the broad, open country of Woodford County, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into infinity. It lies 24.2 miles north-north-west of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 344°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-west of El Paso. Fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant quilt in summer, unfurl in every direction, their straight rows a testament to the ordered hand of agriculture. The land here is mostly flat, with only the slightest swell, allowing the immense prairie sky to dominate the visual landscape. In the late afternoon, when the sun begins its descent, the western sky often ignites with hues of burnt orange and rose, casting long, soft shadows that lend a gentle, almost painterly quality to the agricultural expanse. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring fertility. The story of Benson is intrinsically linked to the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century, which spurred its development as a vital hub for grain transport. This agricultural legacy continues to define the local economy, with farmers still relying on the rich, dark soil to sustain their livelihoods. While grand historical landmarks are scarce, the true character of Benson is found in its unpretentious, hardworking spirit, evident in the quiet hum of daily life. The grain elevators, standing sentinel against the vast sky, are more than just structures; they are enduring symbols of Benson's connection to the land and its role in feeding a wider world. The rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace here, a steady, reliable cadence that has shaped the lives of generations.
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| Location | Benson, Woodford County, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40.85059°N, 89.122302°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61516 |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Benson, Illinois Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Benson, Illinois, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Benson includes coordinates 40.850590°N, 89.122302°W, situated in Woodford County. ZIP code 61516. Telephone area code: 815. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
