January weather forecast
Benton, LA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another fresh winter month in Benton, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

Benton's January weather, with an average high temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout January, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 5.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Benton notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 54°F (12.2°C) and a low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the usual temperature for Benton in January?

Benton in January has an average high-temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Benton in January?

In Benton, in January, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Benton, in January, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January?

In Benton, the average day length in January is 10h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Benton, LA
  • Average high temperature in January: 54°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Benton, LA

Average pressure in January - Benton, LA
  • 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benton, LA

Average wind speed in January - Benton, LA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Benton, LA

Average humidity in January - Benton, LA
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in January
Benton, LA

Average rainfall in January - Benton, LA
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

Average rainfall days in January
Benton, LA

Average rainfall days in January - Benton, LA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benton, LA

Average snowfall in January - Benton, LA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benton, LA

Average snowfall days in January - Benton, LA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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, LA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benton, LA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Benton, LA

Average UV index in January - Benton, LA
  • 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, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Benton, LA

Average visibility in January - Benton, LA
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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