January weather forecast
Bengal, IN

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Bengal, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Bengal's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

In Bengal, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Bengal, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bengal, Indiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.3 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bengal, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 9.29" (236mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bengal, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is January, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In Bengal, in January, the average high-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Bengal, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Bengal, the average day length in January is 9h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Bengal?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Bengal have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bengal, IN

Average temperature in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Bengal, IN

Average pressure in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Bengal, IN

Average wind speed in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Bengal, IN

Average humidity in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Bengal, IN

Average rainfall in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in January
Bengal, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Bengal, IN

Average snowfall in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Bengal, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bengal, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average sunshine days in January
Bengal, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Bengal, IN

Average UV index in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Bengal, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Bengal, IN

Average visibility in January - Bengal, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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