January weather forecast
Benson, MD

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Benson, Maryland, is another cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

January is Benson's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and lows of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In Benson, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Benson, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Benson, during January, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Benson, the average sunshine in January is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Benson. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Benson?

With average high temperatures of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and lows of 25.3°F (-3.7°C), January is the coldest month.

Is January cold?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Benson, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Benson is 75%.

How much does it rain in Benson in January?

In Benson, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Benson, Maryland, during January, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benson have in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Benson is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in January?

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 UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Benson, MD

Average temperature in January - Benson, MD
  • Average high temperature in January: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Benson, MD

Average pressure in January - Benson, MD
  • Average pressure in January: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benson, MD

Average wind speed in January - Benson, MD
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Benson, MD

Average humidity in January - Benson, MD
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Benson, MD

Average rainfall in January - Benson, MD
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in January
Benson, MD

Average rainfall days in January - Benson, MD
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benson, MD

Average snowfall in January - Benson, MD
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benson, MD

Average snowfall days in January - Benson, MD
  • Average snowfall days in January: 5.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Benson, MD

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benson, MD
  • 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 and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benson, MD

Average sunshine days in January - Benson, MD
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Benson, MD

Average UV index in January - Benson, MD
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Benson, MD

Average cloud cover in January - Benson, MD
  • Average cloud cover in January: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Benson, MD

Average visibility in January - Benson, MD
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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