January weather forecast
Benton, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Benton, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 12°F (-11.1°C).

Temperature

Benton reaches its lowest average temperatures in January, measuring 24.6°F (-4.1°C) at the peak and 12°F (-11.1°C) at the lowest.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Benton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest?

Benton notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a average high of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C).

How cold is it in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and a low-temperature of 12°F (-11.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Benton?

The average relative humidity in January is 88%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically collects 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, in Benton, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and February, with an average 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 11.8 days. Throughout January, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Benton have in January?

In January, the average day length in Benton is 9h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 5:13 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Benton is January, with an average of 3.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January?

In Benton, Wisconsin, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Benton, WI

Average temperature in January - Benton, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 12°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in January
Benton, WI

Average pressure in January - Benton, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benton, WI

Average wind speed in January - Benton, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Benton, WI

Average humidity in January - Benton, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in January
Benton, WI

Average rainfall in January - Benton, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
Benton, WI

Average rainfall days in January - Benton, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benton, WI

Average snowfall in January - Benton, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.31"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benton, WI

Average snowfall days in January - Benton, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benton, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benton, WI

Average sunshine days in January - Benton, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Benton, WI

Average UV index in January - Benton, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Benton, WI

Average cloud cover in January - Benton, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Benton, WI

Average visibility in January - Benton, WI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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