January weather forecastErie, MI

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Erie, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Erie, during January, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Erie are January through April, November and December. In Erie, in January, during 11.1 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Erie, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.7 days and aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Erie is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Erie, January records the average lowest temperatures, peaking at 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and reaching a low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).

The months with the highest humidity in Erie are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in January in Erie is 84%.

In January, in Erie, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout January, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Erie, in January, during 11.1 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Erie, Michigan, is 9h and 33min.

On the first day of January in Erie, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST.

With an average of 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

In Erie, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

In Erie, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Erie, MI

  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Erie, MI

  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Erie, MI

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Erie, MI

  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Erie, MI

  • Average rainfall in January: 0.75"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in January
Erie, MI

  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Erie, MI

  • Average snowfall in January: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Erie, MI

  • Average snowfall days in January: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Erie, MI

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 36min

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: 3h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Erie, MI

  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Erie, MI

  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Erie, MI

  • Average cloud cover in January: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Erie, 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).