January weather forecast
Kentwood, MI

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Weather in January

Starting the year off, the average high in Kentwood, Michigan is 27.7°F (-2.4°C) with a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C), shaping a pretty cold climate, especially considering the maximum wind gust reaching as high as 15mph (24.1km/h). The weather in January suggests residents will need to bundle up due to high relative humidity of 87% coupled with approximately 74% of cloud cover, signaling a likelihood for overcast winter days. Snowfall is a notable characteristic of Kentwood's January weather, decking the city in a winter wonderland. The significant weather difference from the upcoming February demonstrates the city's changing climate. Measuring sunshine hours and daylight, January is indeed the depth of winter in Kentwood.

Temperature

Kentwood's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and lows of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Kentwood, Michigan, during January, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kentwood, there are 139.8 rainfall days, and 19.57" (497mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.9 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kentwood is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, in Kentwood, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Kentwood?

The lowest temperatures in Kentwood are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

How cold is January in Kentwood?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Kentwood, is 27.7°F (-2.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the most humid month in Kentwood?

With an average relative humidity of 87%, January is the most humid month in Kentwood.

What is the average humidity in January in Kentwood?

In January, the average relative humidity in Kentwood, Michigan, is 87%.

How much does it rain in Kentwood in January?

In Kentwood, in January, during 6.2 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Kentwood?

The month with the most snowfall in Kentwood is January, when snow falls for 17.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Kentwood in January?

In Kentwood, in January, snow falls for 17.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kentwood?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kentwood?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:13 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kentwood, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Kentwood?

With an average of 2.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kentwood, Michigan.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kentwood?

The average sunshine duration in January in Kentwood is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kentwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kentwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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YearJanuaryFMAMJJASOND
Dec
January
Feb
Average high temperature
33.6°F 0.9°C
27.7°F -2.4°C
30.6°F -0.8°C
Average low temperature
26.1°F -3.3°C
18.5°F -7.5°C
19.4°F -7°C
Average pressure
30.07" 764mmHg
30.07" 764mmHg
30.07" 764mmHg
Average wind speed
9.4mph 15.1km/h
9.6mph 15.4km/h
9.7mph 15.6km/h
Average max. wind speed
10.1mph 16.3km/h
10.3mph 16.6km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
Average wind speed gusts
14.5mph 23.3km/h
15mph 24.1km/h
15.2mph 24.5km/h
Average humidity
84%
87%
86%
Average rainfall
1.3" 33mm
1.22" 31mm
1.14" 29mm
Average rainfall days
7.9
6.2
5.1
Average snowfall
2.87" 73mm
4.06" 103mm
3.98" 101mm
Average snowfall days
13.9
17.9
14.9
Average daylight
9h 1min
9h 3min
10h 4min
Average sunshine
3h 0min
2h 2min
3h 4min
Average sunshine days
12.7
9.7
10.7
Average UV index
1
1
2
Average cloud cover
69%
74%
70%
Average visibility
5mi 8km
5mi 8km
5mi 8km

Average temperature in January
Kentwood, MI

Average temperature in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in January
Kentwood, MI

Average pressure in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.07"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
Kentwood, MI

Average wind speed in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in January
Kentwood, MI

Average humidity in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kentwood, MI

Average rainfall in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in January
Kentwood, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Kentwood, MI

Average snowfall in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Kentwood, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kentwood, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kentwood, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kentwood, MI

Average UV index in January - Kentwood, 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
Kentwood, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Kentwood, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in January
Kentwood, MI

Average visibility in January - Kentwood, 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).

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