January weather forecast
Hancock, MI

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Weather in January

Hancock, Michigan, witnesses chilly January climate, with temperatures significantly lower than the upcoming month of February. The weather becomes characterized by the snowy winter landscape, bearing stark contrast to the later months with their increasing daylight hours. January also represents the onset of the coldest phase of the year, marked with a relative lack of sunshine. Among Hancock's weather patterns, expect frosty winds with an average wind speed of 12.1mph (19.5km/h), while snowfall sits at an impressive 6.81" (173mm). The city also sees relatively high humidity, preparing for the transitional period of spring.

Temperature

January, known for its average high temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average low temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C), is the coldest month.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January through March are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In January, it is snowing for 23.4 days. Throughout January, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hancock, during the entire year, snow falls for 105.1 days and aggregates up to 36.89" (937mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Hancock is 9h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 1.5h 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

In Hancock, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and a low of 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

How cold is it in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Hancock, is 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°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?

In January, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Hancock are January through March Rain falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 3.1 days. Throughout January, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 23.4 days. Throughout January, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hancock have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:40 am and sunset at 5:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:20 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 1.5h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Hancock, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Hancock?

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 intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Hancock, MI

Average temperature in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 22.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (15.1°F).

Average pressure in January
Hancock, MI

Average pressure in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.03"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
Hancock, MI

Average wind speed in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Hancock, MI

Average humidity in January - Hancock, 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 May (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Hancock, MI

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Hancock, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 3.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are September and October (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Hancock, MI

Average snowfall in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.81"

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

Average snowfall days in January
Hancock, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 23.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Hancock, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Hancock, MI

Average UV index in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Hancock, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Hancock, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 86

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Hancock, MI

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

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

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