January weather forecast
Alpha, MI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Alpha, Michigan, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.1°F (-12.7°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C), is considered the coldest month.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alpha, during January, snow falls for 26.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.45" (240mm) of snow. In Alpha, during the entire year, snow falls for 124.4 days and aggregates up to 53.23" (1352mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in January translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Alpha witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and a low of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature during January is 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Alpha, the average relative humidity in January is 91%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Alpha, in January, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Alpha in January?

In January, it is snowing for 26.6 days. Throughout January, 9.45" (240mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alpha have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January and February, with an average of 2.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Alpha?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 2.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Alpha, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in January
Alpha, MI

Average temperature in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 19.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Alpha, MI

Average pressure in January - Alpha, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Alpha, MI

Average wind speed in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Alpha, MI

Average humidity in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in January
Alpha, MI

Average rainfall in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Alpha, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in January
Alpha, MI

Average snowfall in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 9.45"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Alpha, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 26.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (26.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

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: 2h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Alpha, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Alpha, MI

Average UV index in January - Alpha, 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
Alpha, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 79

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in January
Alpha, MI

Average visibility in January - Alpha, MI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May and June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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