January weather forecast
Benton, MO

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Benton, Missouri, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 41°F (5°C) and lows at 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Benton, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Benton. In Benton, during January, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Benton, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.2 days and aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Benton, Missouri, is 9h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Benton, Missouri, is 4.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Benton?

In Benton, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 41°F (5°C) and a low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

How cold is January in Benton?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Benton, is 41°F (5°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Benton?

In January, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in January in Benton?

In Benton, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Benton in January?

In Benton, in January, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Benton?

The average day length in January in Benton, Missouri, is 9h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Benton?

On the first day of January in Benton, Missouri, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in January?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Benton?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Benton, Missouri.

How high is the UV index in January in Benton?

In Benton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Benton, MO

Average temperature in January - Benton, MO
  • Average high temperature in January: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in January
Benton, MO

Average pressure in January - Benton, MO
  • 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benton, MO

Average wind speed in January - Benton, MO
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Benton, MO

Average humidity in January - Benton, MO
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Benton, MO

Average rainfall in January - Benton, MO
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in January
Benton, MO

Average rainfall days in January - Benton, MO
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benton, MO

Average snowfall in January - Benton, MO
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benton, MO

Average snowfall days in January - Benton, MO
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Benton, MO

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benton, MO
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benton, MO

Average sunshine days in January - Benton, MO
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Benton, MO

Average UV index in January - Benton, MO
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Benton, MO

Average cloud cover in January - Benton, MO
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
Benton, MO

Average visibility in January - Benton, MO
  • 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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