January weather forecastCopper Harbor, MI
January
Weather in January
Copper Harbor's weather in January is striking for its snow and cold temperatures, with a high potential for frostbite if one is not properly shielded. With a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C), the month is among the chilliest in the year. Comparatively cooler than December, the shift into the new year comes with lower and more intense temperatures despite shorter sunlit hours. However, weather conditions here begin to simmer down in February even as winter persists.Temperature
Copper Harbor's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) to a low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).Humidity
January and July, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Copper Harbor, Michigan, in January, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.2 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Copper Harbor are January through May, October through December. In Copper Harbor, in January, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Copper Harbor is 8h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:39 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of January, in Copper Harbor, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine in Copper Harbor is January, with an average of 1.2h of sunshine.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average high temperature in January: 24.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (62.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 17.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.2°F).
Average pressure in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average pressure in January: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average wind speed in January: 17.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10mph).
Average humidity in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average humidity in January: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (78%).
Average rainfall in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average rainfall in January: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.46").
Average rainfall days in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average rainfall days in January: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average snowfall in January: 3.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average snowfall days in January: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average sunshine days in January: 3.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average UV index in January: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average cloud cover in January: 89
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 89).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in January
Copper Harbor, MI
- Average visibility in January: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).
