Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
Weather in January
Temperature
The month of January, characterized by an average high of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and a low of 16.9°F (-8.4°C), is recognized as the coldest.Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 80%.Rainfall
In Benton, during January, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.9 days and collects up to 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Benton. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 8.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:33 pm CST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Benton, IA
- Average high temperature in January: 30.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 16.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in January
Benton, IA
- 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, IA
- Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Benton, IA
- Average humidity in January: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in January
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall in January: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.71").
Average rainfall days in January
Benton, IA
- Average rainfall days in January: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall in January: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Benton, IA
- Average snowfall days in January: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Benton, IA
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Benton, IA
- Average sunshine days in January: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in January
Benton, IA
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Benton, IA
- Average cloud cover in January: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Benton, IA
- 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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