January weather forecast
Benton City, WA

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Benton City, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

January's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) from December's 37.9°F (3.3°C). In Benton City, an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) is recorded during January nights.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.1 rainfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, September, November and December. In Benton City, in January, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Benton City is 9h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Benton City, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Benton City, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Benton City, Washington, in January, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Benton City in January?

In Benton City, Washington, during January, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benton City have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:00 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Benton City, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.2h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Benton City, WA

Average temperature in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average high temperature in January: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

Average pressure in January
Benton City, WA

Average pressure in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.18"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benton City, WA

Average wind speed in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.9mph).

Average humidity in January
Benton City, WA

Average humidity in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).

Average rainfall in January
Benton City, WA

Average rainfall in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in January
Benton City, WA

Average rainfall days in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benton City, WA

Average snowfall in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.98"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Benton City, WA

Average snowfall days in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Benton City, WA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benton City, WA

Average sunshine days in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Benton City, WA

Average UV index in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Benton City, WA

Average cloud cover in January - Benton City, WA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in January
Benton City, WA

Average visibility in January - Benton City, WA
  • 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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