Weather in Detroit, Michigan, United States in January
In an average January, Detroit sees a daily high around 29°F and a low around 16°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 16°F to 40°F |
| Average low | 16°F |
| Typical low range | 1°F to 29°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
57°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-2°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
48°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-15°F
1994-01-18
Feels-like
Highest
40°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-46°F
1982-01-10
Humidity
Highest
10.0 g/m³
2008-01-08
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
40 mph
1982-01-04
Lowest
4 mph
1992-01-01
Precip
Wettest
3.80 in
2024
Driest
0.54 in
1981
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