Door County

Door County Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Door County, the United States of America in January.

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Ephraim Sturgeon Bay Egg Harbor Fish Creek

Planning a trip to Door County, the United States of America this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Door County in January

Door County, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Door County generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Ephraim. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Door County, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Ellison Bay with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate snowfall in Baileys Harbor with 41 mm (1.6 in).

Explore Door County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Door County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ephraim)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March4°C (39°F) April10°C (50°F) May18°C (64°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September21°C (70°F) October14°C (57°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Door County in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Door County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Door County

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Door County, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Door County (January)

Precipitation variation in Door County (January)

Ephraim

In January Ephraim generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ephraim →

Sturgeon Bay

In January Sturgeon Bay generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sturgeon Bay →

Egg Harbor

In January Egg Harbor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Egg Harbor →

Fish Creek

In January Fish Creek generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fish Creek →

Sister Bay

In January Sister Bay generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sister Bay →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Door County in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ephraim -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sturgeon Bay -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Egg Harbor -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Fish Creek -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Sister Bay -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Baileys Harbor -3°C (27°F) -12°C (10°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Door County weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Door County, the United States of America in January?

Door County, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ephraim average around -3°C (27°F), and temperatures drop to about -11°C (12°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Door County, the United States of America in January?

Ephraim averages a daytime maximum of -3°C (27°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -11°C (12°F).

Does Door County, the United States of America get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Door County, the United States of America during January, with Ephraim averaging close to 36 mm (1.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Door County, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ephraim, January may not be the ideal time to visit Door County, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Door County, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ephraim. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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