January Weather in Bella Vista, Arkansas - 2025

Bella Vista is situated in the located in Benton County, Arkansas. Bella Vista stands for "beautiful view" in Spanish and it is recognized as a summer resort destination since its establishment in 1917. But also during the winter Bella Vista is high on the list of destinations for snowbirds, as long as you are not looking for warm winter temperatures, and do not mind some snow now and then. The city offers endless outdoor activities as well as places to visit in the winter. It offers a wide range of outdoor sports including golf and tennis.

Weather January 2025 in Bella Vista Arkansas:

Generally, January in Bella Vista will be on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 46°F / 8°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain during the month of January.
Resonable comfortable (very dry air) with cold temperatures
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January weather in Bella Vista Arkansas

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in January in Bella Vista, we will look at the day and night temperature, and if January is comfortable or humid

Generally, January in Bella Vista will be on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 46°F / 8°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 30°F / -1°C.

Bella Vista has rainy days in January. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for January 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

January weather in Bella Vista Arkansas in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in January in Bella Vista, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Bella Vista in January

Generally, you can expect in January an average temperature of 46°F / 8°C during the day and an average of 30°F / -1°C during the night. In January, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 62°F / 17°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 10°F / -12°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 46°F / 8°C. July and August are the hottest months, with an average temperature of around 89°F / 32°C. When comparing January with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 48°F / 9°C. And slightly less than February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 51°F / 11°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Bella Vista during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Bella Vista during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July and August are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 96°F / 36°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 62°F / 17°C. When comparing January with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to December, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 64°F / 18°C. And slightly less than February, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 68°F / 20°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Bella Vista each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Bella Vista during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Bella Vista during the year.

- Can you expect rain in January in Bella Vista?

Generally, you can expect about 8 rain days in January, with on average 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, August is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 1.9 inches / 49 mmmm. May is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.8 inches / 97 mmmm. When comparing January with the month before and after, this is less than December, which sees around 2.5 inches / 64 mm of rain. And less than February, which sees around 2.4 inches / 62 mm of rain

Rain days for Bella Vista during the year.
Rain days for Bella Vista during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, January is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 8 and 9 days. May is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 14 and 15 days. When comparing January with the month before and after, this is almost equal to December, which sees an average of between 8 and 9 days of rain. And almost equal to February, which sees around 9 days of rain

- Can you expect in January a lot of sunny days in Bella Vista

Generally, you can expect around 9 sunny days in January and around 11 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, August is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 16 and 17 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days. When comparing January with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to December, with an average of between 9 and 10 sunny days. And slightly more than February, with an average of between 6 and 7 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Bella Vista
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Bella Vista

We have looked at the sunny days in Bella Vista. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 11 and 12 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 1 and 2 cloudy days. When comparing January with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to December, with an average of between 11 and 12 cloudy days. And almost equal to February, with around 10 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in January in Bella Vista?

Generally, January in Bella Vista will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

We use the humidity and temperature in Bella Vista to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, November has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). June has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "slightly uncomfortable" (moderately humid). When comparing January with the month before and after, this is a lot less than December, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). And slightly less than February, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Bella Vista
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Bella Vista

What to do in Bella Vista Arkansas in January

Bella Vista is an important tourist location. There are many places that you can visit in the area. Some of these include:

  • Tanyard Creek Nature Trail: A well maintained recreational point for the visitors with a small trail loop while enjoying the natural beauty. Dogs are allowed.
  • Old Spanish Treasure Cave: If you are looking for an adventurous experience, Old Spanish Treasure Cave would be the perfect place to visit. The cave is filled with fascinating legends about the hidden treasure left by the Spanish Conquistadors which makes it an intriguing location. The cave is filled with limestone mazes.
  • Lake Windsor: It is the second largest lake in Bella Vista. Lake Windsor is a great place for walking, fishing or rents a boat. Fishing tournaments are regularly hosted, and fishing can be done from both the shore as from a boat.
  • Blowing Springs Park: A perfect place for a picnic or a good walk, but expect a rocky terrain. The park is filled with caves and waterfalls.
  • Veterans Wall of Honor: You can visit the Wall of Honor and pay tribute to the war veterans as well as get to know about the heroics of the veterans. The Veterans Wall of Honor has 4,200 names of veterans on it. You can also educate yourself with the history written on the Wall of Honor.

Is it humid in Bella Vista Arkansas in January?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Bella Vista Arkansas in January. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in January in Bella Vista, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Bella Vista during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of January, you can expect that Bella Vista will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

November is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. June is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Bella Vista
Humidity level for Bella Vista

Is January a good time to go to Bella Vista Arkansas?

Trying to answer the question of whether January is a good time to go to Bella Vista is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Bella Vista in January, we can see that it will be too cold for most people. In January, you can expect it to be on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 46°F / 8°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 30°F / -1°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 9 sunny days and 11 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain during January. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that January in Bella Vista Arkansas is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Bella Vista Arkansas in January?

In Bella Vista, it does not rain all day in January. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 2.2 inches / 56 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Bella Vista Arkansas, there are, on average 9 sunny days and 11 partly sunny days in January. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is January the rainiest month in Bella Vista Arkansas?

January is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Bella Vista, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

May is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 15 days with rain. January is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 8 days.

May is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.8 inches / 97 mm of rain. January is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 1.9 inches / 49 mm of rain.

Is January the most sunniest month in Bella Vista Arkansas?

January is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Bella Vista, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

August is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 9 sunny days, and 11 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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