January weather forecastSaint Ignace, MI

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Saint Ignace, Michigan, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Temperature

Saint Ignace notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In January, the average ocean temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).
Note: For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in January leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

The high-temperature during January is 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and the low-temperature is 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

In Saint Ignace, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

In Saint Ignace, in January, during 5.8 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

In Saint Ignace, during January, snow falls for 21.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

In Saint Ignace, the average seawater temperature in January is 36.5°F (2.5°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

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

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January is 1.9h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"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
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average snowfall in January: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average sea temperature in January: 36.4°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (33.1°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Saint Ignace, MI

  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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