January weather forecast
Benson, MS

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another mild winter month in Benson, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.7°F (13.7°C) and min 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

Benson's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and an average low temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Benson, during January, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 34.88" (886mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Benson. In January, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Benson, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Benson, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, in Benson, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Benson is 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in January translates into these instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Benson?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) and a low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C), is the coldest month.

What are the temperatures in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Benson, records 56.7°F (13.7°C), while the low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Benson, in January, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 0.8 days. Throughout January, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:30 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benson have in January?

In Benson, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Benson, MS

Average temperature in January - Benson, MS
  • Average high temperature in January: 56.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Benson, MS

Average pressure in January - Benson, MS
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benson, MS

Average wind speed in January - Benson, MS
  • Average wind speed in January: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Benson, MS

Average humidity in January - Benson, MS
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Benson, MS

Average rainfall in January - Benson, MS
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

Average rainfall days in January
Benson, MS

Average rainfall days in January - Benson, MS
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benson, MS

Average snowfall in January - Benson, MS
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benson, MS

Average snowfall days in January - Benson, MS
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benson, MS
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benson, MS

Average sunshine days in January - Benson, MS
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Benson, MS

Average UV index in January - Benson, MS
  • 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
Benson, MS

Average cloud cover in January - Benson, MS
  • Average cloud cover in January: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Benson, MS

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

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

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