Benson, AZ

9:22 PM MST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 3615 ft
Lon: 110.3° W
Lat: 32.0° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Cold air poured into the Plains on Saturday, while snow showers developed in parts of the Northeast. A strong low pressure system that brought heavy rain to the Southern Plains and Southeast has advanced eastward and off the East Coast into the Atlantic Ocean. However, counter-clockwise flow around this system continued to push moisture into the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Ohio River Valley. In addition to cool air over the region, this allowed for snow showers to develop across Michigan and the Ohio River Valley. Snowfall accumulations ranged from 1 to 3 inches in most areas, with up to 5 inches at higher elevations of the Central Appalachians. Coastal regions remained slightly warmer, which maintained light rain showers from southern Maine through Virginia.

Behind this system, a dominant ridge of high pressure continued to build over the Plains. This system started to stretch eastward over the Mississippi Valley. Flow around this system pulled cold air in from central Canada and kept seasonable cool temperatures over the Central US. High temperatures only reached into the 30s in parts of northern Texas, while the Central and Northern Plains saw highs in the teens, with overnight lows in the negative teens.

Out West, cool conditions persisted with areas of wet weather as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pacific Northwest and into the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Rainfall totals and high elevation snow accumulation remained light. A few light rain showers extended into California as moist onshore flow persisted.
Benson Weather at a Glance
Updated 9:03 PM MST
Elevation
3649 ft
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Clear
Clear
Temperature
61 °F
Feels Like 61 °F
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
7:07 AM
6:03 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow Night
Partly Cloudy 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
Partly Cloudy 63 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance of Rain 61 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 58 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Much Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.01 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
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Temperature
Temperature
61 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from SW
Wind Gust
4.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.80 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
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Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 46.
Sunday
cloudy Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Highs 59 to 64. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West wind 15 to 25 mph in the evening.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs 58 to 63.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 39 to 44.
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs 56 to 61.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows 32 to 37.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Highs 54 to 59.
Wednesday Night through Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 32 to 39. Highs 54 to 65.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 41.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs 61 to 66.
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 85602
Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
76 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 12
Partly Cloudy
63 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
63 | 40 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Rain
61 | 34 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
58 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
63 | 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
65 | 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Clear
65 | NA
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Tonight
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 46.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 22 69 | 21 70 | 22 52 | 24
Wind 4 mph SSE 8 mph SSE 13 mph SW 10 mph South
Humidity 50% 16% 16% 33%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 15% 30% 32% 36%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:07 AM
6:03 PM
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Sunday
cloudy Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Highs 59 to 64. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. West wind 15 to 25 mph in the evening.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 26 58 | 28 58 | 28 43 | 29
Wind 7 mph SSE 15 mph SW 17 mph West 7 mph WSW
Humidity 47% 32% 32% 57%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 53% 55% 41% 30%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:06 AM
6:04 PM
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs 58 to 63.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 39 to 44.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 29 56 | 26 58 | 25 46 | 27
Wind 5 mph South 13 mph WSW 14 mph West 9 mph SSW
Humidity 68% 32% 27% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 32% 35% 42% 51%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:05 AM
6:05 PM
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs 56 to 61.
Tuesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows 32 to 37.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 42 | 29 55 | 29 56 | 29 42 | 27
Wind 6 mph South 21 mph WSW 18 mph West 6 mph WSW
Humidity 58% 37% 37% 56%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 59% 59% 51% 51%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:04 AM
6:06 PM
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Highs 54 to 59.
Wednesday Night through Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 32 to 39. Highs 54 to 65.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 38 | 29 50 | 26 54 | 22 40 | 20
Wind 7 mph SSE 8 mph WSW 8 mph West 5 mph SSE
Humidity 67% 38% 29% 44%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 43% 43% 33% 33%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Wednesday Night through Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 32 to 39. Highs 54 to 65.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 22 54 | 20 58 | 18 44 | 20
Wind 8 mph ESE 10 mph ESE 7 mph SSE 6 mph East
Humidity 51% 27% 22% 40%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 29% 29% 31% 31%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Wednesday Night through Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of showers. Lows 32 to 39. Highs 54 to 65.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 41.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs 61 to 66.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 20 55 | 22 59 | 20 46 | 22
Wind 8 mph ENE 8 mph East 5 mph NW 3 mph SSE
Humidity 45% 27% 23% 40%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 36% 36% 31% 31%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
6:07 PM
Source: NWS at 2:15 PM MST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Highs 61 to 66.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 23 57 | 21 59 | 20 46 | 22
Wind 6 mph WSW 8 mph SW 5 mph NW 3 mph SSE
Humidity 46% 25% 23% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 23% 31% 31%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
6:07 PM
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History & Almanac
February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KFHU) 60 °F 38 °F
Record (KFHU) 75 °F (1987) 23 °F (2009)
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:07 AM MST 6:03 PM MST
Civil Twilight 6:42 AM MST 6:29 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 6:13 AM MST 6:57 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 5:44 AM MST 7:26 PM MST
Moon 10:33 PM MST (2/11) 9:11 AM MST (2/11)
Length Of Visible Light 11h 46m
Length of Day
10h 56m
Tomorrow will be 1m 44s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 78% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
81 °F
Phoenix
80 °F
Casa Grande
80 °F
Gila Bend
80 °F
Goodyear
12 °F
Window Rock
21 °F
St. Johns
21 °F
Grand Canyon
23 °F
Flagstaff
26 °F
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Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Hannagan Meadows 31 in 9020 ft
Wildcat 6 in 7850 ft
Workman Creek 10 in 6900 ft
Beaver Head 3 in 7990 ft
Coronado Trail 0 in 8400 ft
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Tucson 65 °F Clear 8:53 PM MST
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Flight Rule: VFR (KFHU)
Wind Speed: 10.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 217° (SW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 63 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET Benson A, Benson, AZ 61 °F - - - SW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 3649 ft 9:03 PM MST MADIS
San Pedro Valley Observatory, Benson, AZ 63.1 °F - 30 °F 29% NNE  at  16.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 3589 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire
MesoWest Fenner , Saint David, AZ 58 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 3839 ft 8:05 PM MST MADIS
Saint David, AZ 63.2 °F - 28 °F 26% ESE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3618 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Dragoon Mtn Ranch E1, Saint David, AZ 54.9 °F - 27 °F 34% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4274 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Dragoon Mountain Ranch 3, Saint David, AZ 53.8 °F - 25 °F 33% East  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 4580 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire  
MAP WHETSTONE AZ , Huachuca City, AZ 63 °F - 24 °F 23% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 4189 ft 8:00 PM MST MADIS
Blacktail Bajada, Cochise, AZ 61.3 °F - 19 °F 19% SW  at  12.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 4592 ft 9:22 PM MST Normal  
Lower Huachuca City, Huachuca City, AZ 60.3 °F - 23 °F 24% SW  at  10.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4275 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Cascabel, Benson, AZ 60.1 °F - 21 °F 22% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3212 ft 9:15 PM MST Normal  
Loma Alta Estates, Vail, AZ 62.0 °F - 25 °F 24% SSW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3300 ft 7:56 PM MST Normal  
Vail Ranch (CW7826), Vail, AZ 60.3 °F - 27 °F 28% SSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3303 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Coyote Creek - Bill & Steve's Ranch, Vail, AZ 57.9 °F - 9 °F 14% South  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 3220 ft 9:20 PM MST Normal  
Richland Ranchettes, Cochise, AZ 59.0 °F - 6 °F 12% SSE  at  7.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 4296 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire  
RANCHO DEL RINCON- VAIL, Vail, AZ 60.0 °F - 26 °F 27% SW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3203 ft 9:22 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Fast Horse Ranch, Vail, AZ 60.6 °F - 22 °F 22% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3200 ft 9:18 PM MST Normal
APRSWXNET Pearce AZ , Pearce, AZ 60 °F - 24 °F 25% SW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 4669 ft 9:04 PM MST MADIS
RAWS EMPIRE AZ, Sonoita, AZ 52 °F - 22 °F 31% SW  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 4649 ft 7:53 PM MST MADIS
RAWS RINCON AZ, Tucson, AZ 40 °F 36 °F 18 °F 40% SW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 8208 ft 8:37 PM MST MADIS
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