January weather - Winter 2024 - Mackinaw City, MI

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

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

Mackinaw City notes the coldest temperatures in January, with a high average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

Humidity

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

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

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

With an average of 1.9h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Mackinaw City?

In Mackinaw City, January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and a low of 14.7°F (-9.6°C).

How cold is January in Mackinaw City?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Mackinaw City, is 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 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?

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

What is the driest month in Mackinaw City?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Mackinaw City. Rain falls for 5.8 days and accumulates 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Mackinaw City?

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

What is the snowiest month in Mackinaw City?

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.

How much does it snow in Mackinaw City in January?

In Mackinaw City, in January, during 21.9 snowfall days, 5.91" (150mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In Mackinaw City, Michigan, the average day length in January is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Mackinaw City?

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 in Mackinaw City?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Mackinaw City?

In Mackinaw City, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mackinaw City?

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

How high is the UV index in January in Mackinaw City?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Mackinaw City, Michigan, 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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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

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January

Feb

Average high temperature

30.2°F -1°C

23.4°F -4.8°C

24.3°F -4.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.6mph 18.7km/h

11.1mph 17.9km/h

10.7mph 17.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

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7.1

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Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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January weather forecast
Mackinaw City, MI

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