Benton, Tennessee Weather
Benton, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Benton, Polk County.
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About Benton, Tennessee
Benton rests in a hollow, cradled by the soft, rolling shoulders of the Appalachian foothills, where the air itself seems to hum with the quiet industry of nature. It lies 11.6 miles east of Bradley, TN (from Bradley, TN: bearing 97°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-east of Charleston. The sky above Benton often stretches in vast, cerulean expanses, broken by the feathered edges of cumulus clouds that drift with a languid grace. Here, the landscape breathes in shades of emerald and umber, the verdant embrace of deciduous forests giving way to the rich, dark earth of cultivated fields. The Ocoee River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the periphery, its murmur a constant, soothing presence that lends a gentle cadence to the days. Evenings bring a particular magic, as the setting sun bleeds hues of rose and gold across the western horizon, casting long, dancing shadows that lend a profound stillness to the land. The history of Benton is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the river that nourishes it, a legacy shaped by generations who sought their livelihood from the earth. For many years, agriculture formed the bedrock of the local economy, with farms producing bountiful harvests that sustained the community. More recently, the burgeoning outdoor recreation industry has found a vibrant home here, drawn by the allure of the Ocoee River's famed whitewater, a thrilling playground for kayakers and rafters from across the nation. This influx of visitors has breathed new life into Benton, fostering a spirit of welcoming hospitality that is palpable in the friendly greetings exchanged on the street. The town itself, with its modest collection of buildings, possesses a quiet charm, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation and a genuine connection to the surrounding natural beauty.
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| Location | Benton, Polk County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.174241°N, 84.653547°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37307 |
| Area Code | 615 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Benton, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Benton, Tennessee, 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 Benton includes coordinates 35.174241°N, 84.653547°W, situated in Polk County. ZIP code 37307. Telephone area code: 615. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
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.
