Benton, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 74°F | Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph W | 97% |
| Tonight | 49°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Thursday | 74°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph NW | 2% |
| Friday | 72°F | Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 67°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 40°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 7% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 70°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Benton, LA
Last spring frost
Mar 14
First fall frost
Nov 14
Growing season
246 days
Hardiness zone
8b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Benton 5E, La (2.1 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.