January weather forecastBenton, KS
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Benton, Kansas, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 42.1°F (5.6°C).Temperature
Benton's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In Benton, the average relative humidity in January is 68%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Benton, during January, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 6.26" (159mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 54min.On the first day of January in Benton, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Benton.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in January translates into these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Benton, KS
- Average high temperature in January: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Benton, KS
- 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Benton, KS
- Average wind speed in January: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in January
Benton, KS
- Average humidity in January: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in January
Benton, KS
- Average rainfall in January: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in January
Benton, KS
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Benton, KS
- Average snowfall in January: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Benton, KS
- Average snowfall days in January: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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, KS
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Benton, KS
- Average sunshine days in January: 24.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15 days).
Average UV index in January
Benton, KS
- Average UV index in January: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in January
Benton, KS
- Average cloud cover in January: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in January
Benton, KS
- 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).
