January weather forecast
Mackinaw City, MI

Share
The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge
The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge

Weather in January

Mackinaw City, Michigan, experiences a clear transition from the prior year, with low temperatures and heightened snowfall. The frigid chill of January paired with the lingering short daylight hours, calls for thick coats and snow boots. Nonetheless, this meteorological concoction transforms Mackinaw City into a serene winter wonderland, teeming with opportunities for snow-based activities. The reliability of snow coverage and icy conditions at this period have shaped the identity of the locale. January, on average, sees 21.9 days of snowfall with aggregates reaching up to 5.91" (150mm), marking the start of the Michigan's extreme "ice-box" winters.

Temperature

In Mackinaw City, Michigan, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in January, averaging a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%, are the most humid months in Mackinaw City, Michigan.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 5.8 days and typically collects 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Mackinaw City is 9h and 10min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Mackinaw City, with an average of 1.9h of 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Mackinaw City reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 23.4°F (-4.8°C) at the peak and 14.7°F (-9.6°C) at the lowest.

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Mackinaw City, is 23.4°F (-4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Mackinaw City?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Mackinaw City, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

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

When does it snow the most?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Mackinaw City, in January, snow falls for 21.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mackinaw City have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mackinaw City have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 1.9h.

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 January, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Mackinaw City, MI

Average temperature in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average pressure in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.01"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
Mackinaw City, MI

Average wind speed in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average humidity in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 5.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Mackinaw City, 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: 1h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average UV index in January - Mackinaw City, 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
Mackinaw City, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 80

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Mackinaw City, MI

Average visibility in January - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

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

Mackinaw City, Michigan, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location