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Benton Harbor weather in January (Michigan, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Benton Harbor in January? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Benton Harbor typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -7°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Benton Harbor in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 125 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Benton Harbor. May, June, July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Benton Harbor climate page with graphs.

 

Benton Harbor, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 70 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 125 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Niles, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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