January weather forecast
Shepherd, MI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Shepherd, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16°F (-8.9°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Shepherd, Michigan, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 16°F (-8.9°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Shepherd, Michigan, during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Shepherd, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.5 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shepherd. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Shepherd, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in January leads to these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Shepherd?

Shepherd, Michigan, experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a minimum of 16°F (-8.9°C).

How cold is January in Shepherd?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 16°F (-8.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Shepherd?

The months with the highest humidity in Shepherd are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Shepherd?

In January, the average relative humidity in Shepherd is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January in Shepherd?

In Shepherd, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Shepherd?

The month with the most snowfall in Shepherd, Michigan, is January, when snow falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Shepherd?

In Shepherd, Michigan, during January, snow falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in January in Shepherd, Michigan, is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Shepherd?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shepherd, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Shepherd?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Shepherd?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shepherd?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Shepherd?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Shepherd, MI

Average temperature in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

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Average pressure in January
Shepherd, MI

Average pressure in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"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
Shepherd, MI

Average wind speed in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in January
Shepherd, MI

Average humidity in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in January
Shepherd, MI

Average rainfall in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in January
Shepherd, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 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
Shepherd, MI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Shepherd, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in January
Shepherd, MI

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

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Shepherd, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Shepherd, MI

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

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

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