January weather forecast
Benton, CA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Benton, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.4°F (-5.9°C) and max 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a still icy 39.2°F (4°C), showing a slight difference from December's 37.6°F (3.1°C). January brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 21.4°F (-5.9°C).

Humidity

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Benton, in January, during 3.6 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 rainfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In January, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout January, 7.72" (196mm) of snow is accumulated. In Benton, California, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.4 days and aggregates up to 42.72" (1085mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm PST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is January cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 39.2°F (4°C) and 21.4°F (-5.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 64%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Benton, California, during January, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Benton, in January, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 7.72" (196mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In January, the average day length in Benton is 9h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 5:15 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in January?

In Benton, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, 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 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Benton, CA

Average temperature in January - Benton, CA
  • Average high temperature in January: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Benton, CA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benton, CA

Average wind speed in January - Benton, CA
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Benton, CA

Average humidity in January - Benton, CA
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).

Average rainfall in January
Benton, CA

Average rainfall in January - Benton, CA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in January
Benton, CA

Average rainfall days in January - Benton, CA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benton, CA

Average snowfall in January - Benton, CA
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benton, CA

Average snowfall days in January - Benton, CA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benton, CA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benton, CA

Average sunshine days in January - Benton, CA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Benton, CA

Average UV index in January - Benton, CA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Benton, CA

Average cloud cover in January - Benton, CA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Benton, CA

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

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

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