January weather forecast
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Sault Ste. Marie, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Temperature

The coldest month in Sault Ste. Marie is January, with an average high-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low-temperature of 7.5°F (-13.6°C).

Rainfall

In Sault Ste. Marie, during January, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.9 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie. In Sault Ste. Marie, in January, during 19.6 snowfall days, 31.42" (798mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sault Ste. Marie, there are 79.2 snowfall days, and 120.39" (3058mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the average water temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).
Note: For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Sault Ste. Marie is 9h and 5min.
On the first day of January in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:21 am and sunset at 5:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Sault Ste. Marie is 3.4h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sault Ste. Marie. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.