January weather forecastBenton Heights, MI

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Benton Heights, Michigan, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°F (-1.1°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 30°F (-1.1°C) to a low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Benton Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.1 days and collects up to 16.97" (431mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Benton Heights, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Benton Heights, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.7h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in January suggests the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, with its high-temperature average of 30°F (-1.1°C) and a low-temperature average of 22.1°F (-5.5°C), is the coldest month.

The high-temperature during January is 30°F (-1.1°C) and the low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

With an average relative humidity of 83%, January is the most humid month.

In Benton Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

In January, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout January, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

In Benton Heights, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

The average day length in January is 9h and 31min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:59 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST.

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.7h.

In Benton Heights, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average high temperature in January: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average wind speed in January: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average humidity in January: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average snowfall in January: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Benton Heights, MI

  • 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).