January weather forecastGaines, MI

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Gaines, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and max 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

January, with its high-temperature average of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low-temperature average of 16.3°F (-8.7°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Gaines, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gaines, in January, snow falls for 18.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.55" (141mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.8 snowfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low temperature of 16.3°F (-8.7°C), is generally the coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in January, in Gaines, is 27.1°F (-2.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Gaines, in January, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Gaines, during January, snow falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

In Gaines, the average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:51 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Gaines, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average wind speed in January: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average rainfall in January: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Gaines, MI

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (5mi).