January weather forecast
Petersburg, MI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Petersburg, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Petersburg witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Petersburg, in January, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.8 days and collects up to 16.18" (411mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 32min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during January translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a minimum average of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Petersburg, is 29.7°F (-1.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 Petersburg, in January, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout January, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in January?

The average day length in January in Petersburg is 9h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:48 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Petersburg.

How long on average sun shines in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.1h.

How high is the UV index in January?

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

Average temperature in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Petersburg, MI

Average pressure in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"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
Petersburg, MI

Average wind speed in January - Petersburg, 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 (6.3mph).

Average humidity in January
Petersburg, MI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Petersburg, MI

Average rainfall in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in January
Petersburg, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in January
Petersburg, MI

Average snowfall in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Petersburg, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petersburg, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Petersburg, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Petersburg, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in January
Petersburg, MI

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Petersburg, MI

Average visibility in January - Petersburg, MI
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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