January weather forecast
Benson, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another chilly winter month in Benson, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

In Benson, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In January, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Benson, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Benson.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Benson's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What are January temperatures?

In January, in Benson, the average high-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What are the least humid months?

January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 73%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout January, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Benson?

January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Benson have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Benson?

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Benson, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Benson, NC

Average temperature in January - Benson, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.3°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 (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Benson, NC

Average pressure in January - Benson, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benson, NC

Average wind speed in January - Benson, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Benson, NC

Average humidity in January - Benson, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Benson, NC

Average rainfall in January - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in January
Benson, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benson, NC

Average snowfall in January - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benson, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Benson, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benson, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benson, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Benson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Benson, NC

Average UV index in January - Benson, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Benson, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Benson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Benson, NC

Average visibility in January - Benson, NC
  • 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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