January weather forecast
Alger, MI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Alger, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.3°F (-8.7°C) and max 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

Alger's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and lows of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In January, in Alger, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.6 days and collects up to 22.2" (564mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 21.5 days and typically aggregates up to 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 20min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

Alger experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and a minimum of 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and the low-temperature is 16.3°F (-8.7°C).

What are the most humid months?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Alger, during January, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.5 days and accumulates 7.87" (200mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Alger, Michigan, in January, during 21.5 snowfall days, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alger have in January?

In Alger, the average day length in January is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 2.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Alger have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Alger, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Alger, MI

Average temperature in January - Alger, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.3°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 (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Alger, MI

Average pressure in January - Alger, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.04"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
Alger, MI

Average wind speed in January - Alger, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Alger, MI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Alger, MI

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.06").

Average rainfall days in January
Alger, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Alger, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alger, MI

Average snowfall in January - Alger, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alger, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Alger, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alger, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alger, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Alger, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Alger, MI

Average UV index in January - Alger, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Alger, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Alger, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Alger, MI

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

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

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