January weather forecast
Benson, NC

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a frosty winter month in Benson, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Benson is January, when the rain falls for 9.7 days and typically collects 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. In January, in Benson, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout January, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Benson, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Benson are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, January is the month with the lowest UV index in Benson. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Benson?

Benson's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average January temperature in Benson?

In Benson, 49.3°F (9.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during January.

What is the least humid month in Benson?

The months with the lowest humidity in Benson, North Carolina, are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in January in Benson?

In January, the average relative humidity in Benson, North Carolina, is 73%.

What is the driest month in Benson?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Benson. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Benson in January?

In Benson, North Carolina, in January, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Benson in January?

In Benson, in January, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benson have in January?

In Benson, North Carolina, the average day length in January is 10h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Benson?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Benson?

The months with the least sunshine in Benson, North Carolina, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Benson?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Benson, North Carolina, is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Benson?

The month with the lowest UV index in Benson, North Carolina, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in January in Benson?

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

Average temperature in January - Benson, NC
  • Average high temperature in January: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in January
Benson, NC

Average pressure in January - Benson, NC
  • Average pressure in January: 30.13"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Benson, NC

Average wind speed in January - Benson, NC
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Benson, NC

Average humidity in January - Benson, NC
  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in January
Benson, NC

Average rainfall in January - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in January
Benson, NC

Average rainfall days in January - Benson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Benson, NC

Average snowfall in January - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall in January: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
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
Benson, NC

Average snowfall days in January - Benson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in January: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 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
Benson, NC

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Benson, NC
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Benson, NC

Average sunshine days in January - Benson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Benson, NC

Average UV index in January - Benson, NC
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Benson, NC

Average cloud cover in January - Benson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in January: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Benson, NC

Average visibility in January - Benson, NC
  • 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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