January weather forecast
Holland, MI

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A windmill stands in the middle of a large field full of bright tulip flowers in Holland, Michigan
A windmill stands in the middle of a large field full of bright tulip flowers in Holland, Michigan

Weather in January

January ushers in the year with biting winds in Holland, Michigan. The average sea temperature dips to 39°F (3.9°C), indicating the onset of a frigid winter. Visibility struggles to shake off the winter mists, meandering at around 5 miles. Ice and sleet become temporary locals, with snowfall marking the landscape in its pristine white. The precipitation, almost exclusively snow, garners a white cloak over the city, making it a winter wonderland.

Temperature

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and a low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C), is the coldest month in Holland.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Holland, Michigan, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Holland, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Holland are January through May, October through December. In Holland, during January, snow falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Holland, Michigan, there are 63.5 snowfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 39.2°F (4°C).
Note: During swimming, this circumstance is both life-threatening and incredibly perilous. The intense cold sensation provokes rapid hyperventilation. The use of a specialized swimsuit is imperative to prevent thermal injuries.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Holland is January, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Holland. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Holland?

January is the coldest month in Holland, Michigan, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average low of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

How cold is January in Holland?

The high-temperature, in January, in Holland, records 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 20.8°F (-6.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Holland?

With an average relative humidity of 85%, January is the most humid month in Holland.

What is the average humidity in January in Holland?

The average relative humidity in January in Holland, Michigan, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Holland in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout January, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Holland?

In Holland, Michigan, during January, snow falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in January in Holland?

In Holland, in January, the average water temperature is 39.2°F (4°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Holland have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Holland?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:14 am and sunset at 5:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Holland, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Holland?

The month with the least sunshine in Holland is January, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Holland?

The average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Holland?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Holland?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Holland, MI

Average temperature in January - Holland, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in January
Holland, MI

Average pressure in January - Holland, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"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).

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Average wind speed in January
Holland, MI

Average wind speed in January - Holland, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Holland, MI

Average humidity in January - Holland, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in January
Holland, MI

Average rainfall in January - Holland, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in January
Holland, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Holland, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Holland, MI

Average snowfall in January - Holland, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Holland, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Holland, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in January
Holland, MI

Average sea temperature in January - Holland, MI
  • Average sea temperature in January: 39°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (70°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February, March and April (37°F).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Holland, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Holland, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Holland, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Holland, MI

Average UV index in January - Holland, MI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Holland, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Holland, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in January
Holland, MI

Average visibility in January - Holland, MI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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