Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

Lat: 37.84333°NLon: 118.47853°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Benton CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Benton CA
 37.74°N 118.56°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
4:30 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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