January weather forecast
Benton, AL

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Benton, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

January tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Benton, in January, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January in Benton, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Benton, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 54.3°F (12.4°C) at the peak and 38.5°F (3.6°C) at the lowest.

What are January temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Benton, is 54.3°F (12.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Benton, in January, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Benton have in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in January?

In Benton, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Benton, AL

Average temperature in January - Benton, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Benton, AL

Average pressure in January - Benton, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benton, AL

Average wind speed in January - Benton, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Benton, AL

Average humidity in January - Benton, AL
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Benton, AL

Average rainfall in January - Benton, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in January
Benton, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Benton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benton, AL

Average snowfall in January - Benton, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benton, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Benton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Benton, AL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benton, AL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benton, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Benton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

Average UV index in January
Benton, AL

Average UV index in January - Benton, AL
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Benton, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Benton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Benton, AL

Average visibility in January - Benton, AL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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