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Benson weather warnings

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Benson weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Benson swings 19°C across the year, from 21°C highs in June to 2°C lows in January, and September is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 930 mm of precipitation.

Warmest month
June
21°C average high
Coldest month
January
2°C average low
Wettest month
September
930 mm a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 0°C
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
5,802
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The weather map: all three models at once

Met Office, European, American side by side around Benson and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Benson hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Benson 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Benson, England is at its warmest in Jun (average highs near 21°C) and coldest in Jan (lows around 2°C), with roughly 930 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what Met Office, European, American forecast for Benson right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom before you trust any single number.

Benson climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
11°
Apr
13°
May
17°
Jun
21°
11°
Jul
20°
12°
Aug
21°
13°
Sep
20°
12°
Oct
15°
Nov
10°
Dec

Which forecast is most accurate in Benson?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
92
/100rank #1
93±0.4°C96±1.1 mph8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
Met Office logo
Met Office
83
/100rank #2
85±0.8°C97±1.0 mph7184% hitMet Office (United Kingdom)Exeter, United Kingdom
American logo
American
80
/100rank #3
81±1.0°C90±3.2 mph7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1887 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United Kingdom, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in Benson today?
On this page we show what Met Office, European, American each forecast for Benson today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Benson today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from Met Office, European, American for Benson and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Benson?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Benson (CheckWeather Score 92/100), ahead of the Met Office at 83. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the UK accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Benson?
June is typically the warmest month in Benson, with average highs around 21°C.
How cold does Benson get?
The coldest month in Benson is January, when overnight lows average about 2°C.
How much rain does Benson get?
Benson sees roughly 930 mm of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.

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