With a population of around 7,000, Benton sits in Illinois, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.
In 2025, Benton recorded an average annual temperature of 58°F — about 1.1°F above the 30-year normal of 56°F. The hottest day reached 94°F in August; the coldest was 2°F in February. Total precipitation was 47 inches (wetter than usual). The wettest month was April.
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