January weather forecast
Riga, MI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Riga, Michigan, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.3°F (-7.6°C) and max 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Riga 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 are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Riga are January, February and December Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Riga, during January, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 4.41" (112mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 5:14 pm. On the last day of January, 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 3.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Riga's coldest month, January, registers temperatures that range from a high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) to a low of 18.3°F (-7.6°C).

How cold is it in January?

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 18.3°F (-7.6°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

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 Riga, the average relative humidity in January is 85%.

What is the driest month?

January, February and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in January?

In January, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout January, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in January?

In January, it is snowing for 10.9 days. Throughout January, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, 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 3.3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Riga have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 3.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Riga, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Riga, MI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°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 (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in January
Riga, MI

Average pressure in January - Riga, 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
Riga, MI

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in January
Riga, MI

Average humidity in January - Riga, 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
Riga, MI

Average rainfall in January - Riga, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in January
Riga, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Riga, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
Riga, MI

Average snowfall in January - Riga, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Riga, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Riga, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Riga, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

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 2min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Riga, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Riga, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Riga, MI

Average UV index in January - Riga, 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
Riga, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Riga, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Riga, MI

Average visibility in January - Riga, 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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