January weather forecastHancock, MI
January
Weather in January
Hancock, Michigan, witnesses chilly January climate, with temperatures significantly lower than the upcoming month of February. The weather becomes characterized by the snowy winter landscape, bearing stark contrast to the later months with their increasing daylight hours. January also represents the onset of the coldest phase of the year, marked with a relative lack of sunshine. Among Hancock's weather patterns, expect frosty winds with an average wind speed of 12.1mph (19.5km/h), while snowfall sits at an impressive 6.81" (173mm). The city also sees relatively high humidity, preparing for the transitional period of spring.Temperature
January, known for its average high temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is the coldest month.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
January through March are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 23.4 days. Throughout January, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hancock, during the entire year, snow falls for 105.1 days and aggregates up to 36.89" (937mm) of snow.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Hancock is 9h and 1min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 1.5h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Hancock, MI
- Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (15.1°F).
Average pressure in January
Hancock, MI
- Average pressure in January: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in January
Hancock, MI
- Average wind speed in January: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
Average humidity in January
Hancock, MI
- Average humidity in January: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (73%).
Average rainfall in January
Hancock, MI
- Average rainfall in January: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (1.3").
Average rainfall days in January
Hancock, MI
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in January
Hancock, MI
- Average snowfall in January: 6.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in January
Hancock, MI
- Average snowfall days in January: 23.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hancock, MI
- Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in January: 1h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in January
Hancock, MI
- Average sunshine days in January: 5.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.3 days).
Average UV index in January
Hancock, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in January
Hancock, MI
- Average cloud cover in January: 86
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Hancock, MI
- Average visibility in January: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
