January weather forecast
Benton, AL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Benton, Alabama, is a cool winter month, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

Benton experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Benton, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165 days and collects up to 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The month with the most snowfall in Benton is January, when snow falls for 0.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Benton, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 19min.
On the first day of January in Benton, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Benton. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Benton?

In Benton, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What are the temperatures in Benton in January?

The high-temperature in Benton during January is 54.3°F (12.4°C) and the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Benton?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Benton?

In Benton, in January, during 11.3 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Benton?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.8 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Benton?

In Benton, Alabama, during January, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

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

In Benton, Alabama, the average day length in January is 10h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Benton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 4:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:19 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in January?

In Benton, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in January is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Benton?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Benton?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Benton, Alabama, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Benton, AL

Average temperature in January - Benton, AL
  • Average high temperature in January: 54.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 38.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Benton, AL

Average pressure in January - Benton, AL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Benton, AL

Average wind speed in January - Benton, AL
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Benton, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in January
Benton, AL

Average rainfall in January - Benton, AL
  • Average rainfall in January: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in January
Benton, AL

Average rainfall days in January - Benton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Benton, AL

Average snowfall in January - Benton, AL
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.35"

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

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Average snowfall days in January
Benton, AL

Average snowfall days in January - Benton, AL
  • 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 and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benton, AL
  • 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Benton, AL

Average sunshine days in January - Benton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Benton, AL

Average UV index in January - Benton, AL
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Benton, AL

Average cloud cover in January - Benton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Benton, AL

Average visibility in January - Benton, AL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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