Benton, Illinois, United States Climate Change Severity

48
High
The current climate change severity in Benton is High, with a 5.7% worsening in the climate score compared to last 15 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Benton Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2025)

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Historic
2025

Over the past 15 year(s), Benton temperature has changed by around -1.1%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jul. (Historical Vs 2025)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2025)

HistoricDays

Year 2025Days

Change

sunnySunny
3922
-43.5%

cloudyCloudy
5327
-49.05%

rainyRainy
8661
-29.06%

snowySnowy
34
33.3%

mistyMisty
03
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 15 years, Benton has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 48 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

48/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Benton experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-0.1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

+92.1 %


Change in average humidity

+2.8 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

-31.1 %


Heatwave changed by

-0.5 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

+0.9 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+1.5 km/h


These indicators show that Benton is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jul.

Benton Weather Forecast 30 Days (August - September 2025)
Benton, Illinois, United States


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity Iconhumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Thu. 14, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon32°/21°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 15, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon34°/20°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 16, Aug.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon38°/23°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon27km/h
Sun. 17, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon37°/23°

Humidity Icon63%

Wind Icon12km/h
Mon. 18, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon37°/25°

Humidity Icon62%

Wind Icon12km/h
Tue. 19, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon36°/24°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 20, Aug.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon33°/23°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon18km/h
Thu. 21, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon35°/21°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon11km/h
Fri. 22, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon36°/22°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon18km/h
Sat. 23, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon32°/22°

Humidity Icon65%

Wind Icon24km/h
Sun. 24, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon27°/15°

Humidity Icon53%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 25, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon27°/14°

Humidity Icon56%

Wind Icon17km/h
Tue. 26, Aug.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon32°/13°

Humidity Icon47%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 27, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon30°/20°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 28, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon30°/20°

Humidity Icon72%

Wind Icon16km/h
Fri. 29, Aug.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon31°/20°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 30, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/20°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sun. 31, Aug.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/20°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon16km/h
Mon. 1, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon18km/h
Tue. 2, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon15km/h
Wed. 3, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon14km/h
Thu. 4, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/19°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon15km/h
Fri. 5, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/18°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon15km/h
Sat. 6, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon29°/18°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon16km/h
Sun. 7, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/18°

Humidity Icon73%

Wind Icon17km/h
Mon. 8, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon71%

Wind Icon16km/h
Tue. 9, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon14km/h
Wed. 10, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon28°/17°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon16km/h
Thu. 11, Sep.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon27°/17°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon17km/h
Sat. 13, Sep.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain possible

Temperature Icon27°/15°

Humidity Icon68%

Wind Icon14km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onSat. 16, Aug.

37.7°C


Low will be onTue. 26, Aug.

12.9°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onThu. 14, Aug.

80%


Low will be onTue. 26, Aug.

47%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onSat. 16, Aug.

26.6km/h


Low will be onThu. 21, Aug.

11.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onFri. 15, Aug.

6.5mm


Low will be onWed. 20, Aug.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onSun. 17, Aug.

7


Low will be onMon. 25, Aug.

5