January weather forecast
Petoskey, MI

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A panorama of the scenic Petoskey, Michigan
A panorama of the scenic Petoskey, Michigan

Weather in January

Petoskey, Michigan, experiences a chilly period in January, with significant snowfall contributing to a predominantly cold and wet weather pattern. High snowfall of up to 7.76" (197mm) marks this month distinctively. Hooded coats and weather-resistant gear become necessary as the low temperatures and high precipitation levels keep the streets in a constant freeze-thaw cycle. Incoming Arctic air dominates, leading to cloudy skies and high humidity. Winds are also notable, adding an icy chill to an already cold atmosphere.

Temperature

In Petoskey, Michigan, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months in Petoskey.

Rainfall

In Petoskey, in January, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Petoskey, there are 129.6 rainfall days, and 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Petoskey. In Petoskey, in January, during 21.5 snowfall days, 7.76" (197mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Petoskey, Michigan, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.7 days and aggregates up to 33.62" (854mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Petoskey is 9h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Petoskey. 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: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Petoskey?

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) and a low temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C), is generally the coldest month in Petoskey.

How cold is January in Petoskey?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Petoskey, is 25°F (-3.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 17.1°F (-8.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Petoskey?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months in Petoskey, Michigan.

What is the average humidity in January in Petoskey?

The average relative humidity in January in Petoskey is 88%.

How many days does it rain in January in Petoskey?

In Petoskey, in January, during 4.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in January in Petoskey?

In Petoskey, Michigan, in January, snow falls for 21.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.76" (197mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Petoskey?

In January, the average day length is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Petoskey?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 8:19 am and sunset at 5:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Petoskey?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Petoskey, Michigan, with an average of 1.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Petoskey have in January?

In Petoskey, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in January is 1.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Petoskey?

The months with the lowest UV index in Petoskey, Michigan, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Petoskey?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Petoskey, MI

Average temperature in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.1°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 (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in January
Petoskey, MI

Average pressure in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average pressure in January: 30.02"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
Petoskey, MI

Average wind speed in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in January
Petoskey, MI

Average humidity in January - Petoskey, 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 May (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Petoskey, MI

Average rainfall in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in January
Petoskey, MI

Average rainfall days in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Petoskey, MI

Average snowfall in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average snowfall in January: 7.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Petoskey, MI

Average snowfall days in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average snowfall days in January: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 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
Petoskey, MI

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 2min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Petoskey, MI

Average sunshine days in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Petoskey, MI

Average UV index in January - Petoskey, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Petoskey, MI

Average cloud cover in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average cloud cover in January: 85

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in January
Petoskey, MI

Average visibility in January - Petoskey, MI
  • Average visibility in January: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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