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Bennington Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest today at 68° · coldest night Friday at 25°

The short of it: Bennington weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 19 °C (65 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high 20 °C (68 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:30 local time.

BENNINGTON, Wednesday. — Mostly clear skies are the word from the Bennington station, with a high of 68° and a low of 44°. That is some 13° milder than a typical November afternoon in Bennington, where the average high is 55°. A brisk wind blows from the NW, gusting to 16 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 68°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 25°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Bennington brings highs near 55°, lows of 31° and about 1.0 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 93°, January the coldest at 20°, and May the wettest with 4.9 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 10 h 10 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,280 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky64°56°10 mph–
1 PMClear sky67°58°10 mph–
2 PMClear sky68°59°10 mph–
3 PMClear sky68°59°11 mph–
4 PMClear sky67°59°9 mph–
5 PMClear sky65°57°7 mph–
6 PMClear sky59°54°4 mph–
7 PMClear sky55°49°4 mph–
8 PMClear sky53°47°3 mph–
9 PMClear sky50°45°3 mph–
10 PMClear sky47°43°3 mph–
11 PMClear sky45°40°3 mph–
12 AMClear sky43°39°2 mph–
1 AMClear sky40°35°2 mph–
2 AMClear sky39°34°2 mph–
3 AMMostly clear38°33°2 mph–
4 AMClear sky36°32°2 mph–
5 AMClear sky35°30°2 mph–
6 AMClear sky34°29°2 mph–
7 AMClear sky33°29°1 mph–
8 AMMostly clear34°29°2 mph–
9 AMMostly clear42°38°2 mph–
10 AMMostly clear49°43°5 mph–
11 AMMostly clear52°46°6 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): mostly clear, high 68°, low 44°, dry, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 7:09 AM, down 5:19 PM. A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today44°68°dry17 mph10 h 10 min
Thursday33°55°dry12 mph10 h 8 min
Friday25°50°dry9 mph10 h 6 min
Saturday27°53°dry15 mph10 h 5 min
Sunday41°56°dry11 mph10 h 3 min
Monday34°55°dry14 mph10 h 1 min
Tuesday47°59°dry23 mph9 h 59 min

Warmest: today at 68°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 23 mph.

The Almanac · Bennington Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Bennington, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 1.2 in. less rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
11 mph
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 15° from October to about 55°, with nights near 31°. Rain is modest, about 1.0 in., the 9th wettest month.

Bennington in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Bennington by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January42°20°0.6 in.10 mph9 h 43 min✦✦
February47°23°0.9 in.11 mph10 h 41 min✦✦✦
March58°33°1.7 in.12 mph11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
April68°42°2.1 in.13 mph13 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May78°53°4.9 in.11 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June88°64°4.2 in.11 mph14 h 54 min✦✦
July93°69°4.1 in.10 mph14 h 39 min✦
August91°66°3.8 in.9 mph13 h 41 min✦✦
September83°57°2.4 in.10 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
October70°44°2.2 in.11 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
November55°31°1.0 in.11 mph9 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
December44°22°0.9 in.10 mph9 h 26 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Bennington

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Bennington today?

Right now it is 19 °C (65 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high is 20 °C (68 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Bennington this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Bennington?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Bennington?

July, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is May, with 124 mm (4.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Bennington?

October and April. October brings highs near 21 °C (70 °F) and about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain; April highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 54 mm (2.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Bennington?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MinneapolisKansas9 mi NW55°31°1.1 in.
SalinaKansas13 mi S56°33°0.9 in.
SolomonKansas14 mi ESE55°32°1.1 in.
AbileneKansas22 mi ESE56°32°1.2 in.
MiltonvaleKansas23 mi NNE54°31°1.0 in.
EnterpriseKansas27 mi ESE56°32°1.4 in.
LincolnKansas30 mi W56°30°1.0 in.
ChapmanKansas31 mi E56°32°1.3 in.

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