What is today's weather forecast for Benton, LA?

Today's forecast for Benton shows a high of 42 degrees and a low of 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Benton, LA?

The 7-day forecast for Benton shows highs from 42 to 70 degrees and lows from 23 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Benton, LA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Benton this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (30% chance), Wednesday (40% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Benton weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Benton forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Benton, LA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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36°F
Feels Like 29°F

Humidity 69% Dew Point 27°F Wind ENE 9 MPH Gusts 18 Barometer 30.64 in.

Solar Rad 87 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 9.9 mi. SW of central Benton
at 9:32 AM Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 14

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

40%

ThuDec 18

20%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from 42°F to a high of 70°F by week's end. Some rain possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 59°F and lows around 38°F.

This Date in Weather History

1924 - The temperature at Helena, MT, plunged 79 degrees in 24 hours, and 88 degrees in 34 hours. The mercury plummeted from 63 above to 25 below zero. At Fairfield MT the temperature plunged 84 degrees in just 12 hours, from 63 at Noon to 21 below zero at midnight.

Benton, LA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Night: Clear, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 63.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Sunny, with a high near 58.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

About Benton, LA

Benton is a town in, and the parish seat of, Bossier Parish, in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population was 2,048 in 2020. The town is named for 19th century U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton, a Democrat from Missouri and an ally of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.

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