January weather forecast
Atlas, MI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Atlas, Michigan, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

Atlas's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and lows of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Atlas are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Atlas, Michigan, during January, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Atlas, Michigan, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Atlas, during January, snow falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.3 snowfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Atlas, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of January in Atlas, Michigan, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 2.8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in January translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Atlas?

January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and a low of 16.2°F (-8.8°C), is the coldest month.

How cold is January in Atlas?

In January, in Atlas, the average high-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Atlas?

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

What is the average humidity in January in Atlas?

In Atlas, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How much does it rain in Atlas in January?

In Atlas, in January, during 6.8 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Atlas?

In Atlas, during January, snow falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Atlas have in January?

In Atlas, the average day length in January is 9h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Atlas?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:05 am and sunset at 5:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Atlas, sunrise is at 7:50 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Atlas?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Atlas, Michigan, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Atlas?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Atlas, Michigan, is 2.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Atlas?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Atlas?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Atlas, Michigan, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Atlas, MI

Average temperature in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in January
Atlas, MI

Average pressure in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Atlas, MI

Average wind speed in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Atlas, MI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Atlas, MI

Average rainfall in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in January
Atlas, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Atlas, MI

Average snowfall in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Atlas, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Atlas, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Atlas, MI

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

Average cloud cover in January
Atlas, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Atlas, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Atlas, MI

Average visibility in January - Atlas, 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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