January weather forecast
Canton, MI

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Weather in January

Residents of Canton, Michigan prepare for the chill with the arrival of January. Balmy days are a far cry from reality as the month confronts with substantial cold and records average high and low temperatures of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 18.1°F (-7.7°C) respectively. These piercing cold conditions persist throughout the month, oftentimes intensifying with steady bursts of snowfall. The hushed landscapes are painted white with about 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated snowfall observed. Shroud of frosty mornings and beautiful chilly evenings mark the typical weather characteristic in January.

Temperature

Temperature readings in Canton reach their annual highs in January, averaging 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a minimum average of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Canton, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 17.68" (449mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canton, in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.3 days and aggregates up to 10" (254mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Canton, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in January translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Canton, is 28.8°F (-1.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.1°F (-7.7°C).

What is the most humid month in Canton?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout January, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, in Canton, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout January, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Canton, MI

Average temperature in January - Canton, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Canton, MI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Canton, MI

Average wind speed in January - Canton, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Canton, MI

Average humidity in January - Canton, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Canton, MI

Average rainfall in January - Canton, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in January
Canton, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Canton, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Canton, MI

Average snowfall in January - Canton, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Canton, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Canton, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Canton, 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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Canton, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Canton, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Canton, MI

Average UV index in January - Canton, MI
  • Average UV index in January: 2

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

Average cloud cover in January
Canton, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Canton, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Canton, MI

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

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

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