January weather forecast
Battle Creek, MI

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A chapel house in the somber setting of clean lawns and scenic trees in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan
A chapel house in the somber setting of clean lawns and scenic trees in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan

Weather in January

January is typically considered the heart of winter in Battle Creek Michigan, characterized by consistently cold temperatures. Expect to experience the coolest temperatures of the year, as the high typically sits at a frigid 28°F (-2.2°C), while the low can reach 17.1°F (-8.3°C). Numerous snowfall events occur due to these chilly conditions, contributing to an overall wintry scene throughout the month. Quick dips in temperatures, coupled with high humidity, often result in frosty and icy mornings. It is important to stay bundled up during January in Battle Creek to brave the winter chill.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 28°F (-2.2°C) and a low temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is Battle Creek's coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Battle Creek are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Battle Creek is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Battle Creek. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Battle Creek?

January is the coldest month of the year in Battle Creek, registering average temperatures as high as 28°F (-2.2°C) and as low as 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

How cold is January in Battle Creek?

In January, in Battle Creek, the average high-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Battle Creek?

The most humid month in Battle Creek is January, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January in Battle Creek?

In January, the average relative humidity in Battle Creek, Michigan, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Battle Creek in January?

In Battle Creek, Michigan, during January, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Battle Creek?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Battle Creek in January?

In Battle Creek, Michigan, in January, snow falls for 17.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Battle Creek?

In January, the average day length in Battle Creek is 9h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Battle Creek?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:09 am and sunset at 5:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Battle Creek, Michigan, sunrise is at 7:55 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Battle Creek?

The month with the least sunshine in Battle Creek, Michigan, is January, with an average of 2.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Battle Creek have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Battle Creek is 2.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Battle Creek?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Battle Creek.

What is the UV index reading in January in Battle Creek?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average temperature in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 28°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average pressure in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.08"Hg

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

Average wind speed in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average wind speed in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average humidity in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average rainfall in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average snowfall in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average UV index in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Battle Creek, 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).

Average visibility in January
Battle Creek, MI

Average visibility in January - Battle Creek, MI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

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