January weather forecast
South Milwaukee, WI

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low of 18°F (-7.8°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 18°F (-7.8°C), January is the coldest month.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in January, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Milwaukee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.9 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

Daylight

In South Milwaukee, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.6h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in January interprets into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

The month of January, characterized by an average high of 27°F (-2.8°C) and a low of 18°F (-7.8°C), is recognized as the coldest.

How cold is January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in South Milwaukee, is 27°F (-2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 18°F (-7.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in January in South Milwaukee?

In South Milwaukee, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in January?

In South Milwaukee, in January, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in January?

In South Milwaukee, in January, during 13.5 snowfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does South Milwaukee have in January?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:02 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 3.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
South Milwaukee, WI

Average temperature in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average high temperature in January: 27°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average pressure in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, February and March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average wind speed in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average humidity in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average rainfall in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average rainfall days in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average snowfall in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.01"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average snowfall days in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average sunshine days in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average UV index in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average UV index in January: 1

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

Average cloud cover in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average cloud cover in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in January
South Milwaukee, WI

Average visibility in January - South Milwaukee, WI
  • 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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