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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

82°F

28°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 21 Mar 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Benton CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Benton CA
 37.77°N 118.48°W (Elev. 6929 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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