January weather forecastBenton, IL
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Benton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
In Benton, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In Benton, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.Rainfall
In Benton, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Benton, in January, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 53min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during January morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Benton, IL
- Average high temperature in January: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Benton, IL
- 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, IL
- Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in January
Benton, IL
- Average humidity in January: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in January
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall in January: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in January
Benton, IL
- Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in January
Benton, IL
- Average snowfall in January: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Benton, IL
- Average snowfall days in January: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 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, IL
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 4h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in January
Benton, IL
- Average sunshine days in January: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Benton, IL
- 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, IL
- Average cloud cover in January: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in January
Benton, IL
- 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).
