January weather forecast
Shepherd, MI

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Shepherd, Michigan, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 16°F (-8.9°C).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 16°F (-8.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

UV index

January, 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

Shepherd's coldest weather arrives in January, when temperatures average a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 16°F (-8.9°C).

How cold is January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Shepherd, records 26.1°F (-3.3°C), while the low-temperature is 16°F (-8.9°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

What is the average humidity in January?

In Shepherd, the average relative humidity in January is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Shepherd, in January, during 6.5 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 18.4 days and typically aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In Shepherd, during January, snow falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shepherd have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:56 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Shepherd, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in January is 2.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Shepherd is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Shepherd, MI

Average temperature in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in January
Shepherd, MI

Average pressure in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.05"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
Shepherd, MI

Average wind speed in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in January
Shepherd, MI

Average humidity in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average humidity in January: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Shepherd, MI

Average rainfall in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").

Average rainfall days in January
Shepherd, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 6.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Shepherd, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Shepherd, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Shepherd, MI

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Shepherd, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Shepherd, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January
Shepherd, MI

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

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

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