Detroit in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Detroit in january 2025
The weather in Detroit in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 297.3cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Snow showers
28% of time
25%
21%
17%
Weather at 12pm
27°F
Snow showers
30% of time
29%
22%
13%
Weather at 6pm
27°F
Snow showers
33% of time
29%
16%
15%
Weather at 3am
25°F
34%
20%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Detroit in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Detroit in january.
The climate of Detroit in january is very bad
In january in Detroit, the climate is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh here the month of january. Plan a sweater! The high seasonal norm is 31°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Detroit is 27°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Detroit in january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2013 and a minimum record of -13°F in 2019. You need to prepare to have about 26 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 84% of the month.
On this month of january, day length in Detroit is generally 09:27. The sun rises at 07:59 and sunset is at 17:26.
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Detroit:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Austin, Myrtle Beach and Carolina Beach have a tolerable climate, but better than Detroit.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Detroit in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -13°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 13°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 297.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.74km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:59 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:26 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Detroit in january 2024:
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 41°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 40°F
11°F to 16°F
2°F to 11°F
7°F to 11°F
4°F to 16°F
18°F to 23°F
20°F to 23°F
2°F to 18°F
9°F to 25°F
18°F to 31°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
34°F to 34°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
34°F to 34°F
32°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Detroit:
| Cleveland in january | very bad weather |
| Pittsburgh in january | very bad weather |
| Niagara Falls in january | very bad weather |
| Buffalo in january | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in january | very bad weather |
| Chicago in january | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in january | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in january | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in january | very bad weather |
| Illinois in january | very bad weather |
| Washington D. C. in january | very bad weather |
| Baltimore in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Detroit
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Detroit in january:
Weather data for Detroit for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Detroit. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Detroit can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Detroit.