January weather forecast
Benton, KY

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is an icy winter month in Benton, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Temperature records mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 41.9°F (5.5°C) and lows at 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Benton, Kentucky, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Benton, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benton, Kentucky, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Benton. In Benton, in January, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benton, Kentucky, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 2.68" (68mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 59min.
On the first day of January in Benton, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Benton. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Benton?

In Benton, January is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Is it cold in Benton during January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Benton during January are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January in Benton?

The average relative humidity in January in Benton, Kentucky, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Benton in January?

In Benton, in January, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Benton in January?

In Benton, during January, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benton have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Benton?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benton, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 5:17 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in January?

In Benton, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Benton?

The months with the lowest UV index in Benton, Kentucky, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Benton?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Benton is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Benton, KY

Average temperature in January - Benton, KY
  • Average high temperature in January: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Benton, KY

Average pressure in January - Benton, KY
  • Average pressure in January: 30.17"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Benton, KY

Average wind speed in January - Benton, KY
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Benton, KY

Average humidity in January - Benton, KY
  • Average humidity in January: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Benton, KY

Average rainfall in January - Benton, KY
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in January
Benton, KY

Average rainfall days in January - Benton, KY
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Benton, KY

Average snowfall in January - Benton, KY
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Benton, KY

Average snowfall days in January - Benton, KY
  • Average snowfall days in January: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benton, KY
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Benton, KY

Average sunshine days in January - Benton, KY
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Benton, KY

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Benton, KY

Average cloud cover in January - Benton, KY
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in January
Benton, KY

Average visibility in January - Benton, KY
  • 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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