January weather forecast
Sterling Heights, IN

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Sterling Heights, Indiana, is a wintry winter month, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and a low of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

In Sterling Heights, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Sterling Heights, in January, during 7.2 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sterling Heights, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Sterling Heights, in January, snow falls for 7.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in January translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sterling Heights, is 33.4°F (0.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Sterling Heights, Indiana, in January, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in January?

In Sterling Heights, in January, during 7.9 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:06 am and sunset at 5:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:54 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 4.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Sterling Heights, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sterling Heights is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average temperature in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average pressure in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average pressure in January: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average wind speed in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average humidity in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average rainfall in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average rainfall days in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average snowfall in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average snowfall days in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average snowfall days in January: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average sunshine days in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average UV index in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average cloud cover in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average cloud cover in January: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Sterling Heights, IN

Average visibility in January - Sterling Heights, IN
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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