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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States in January

In an average January, Grand Rapids sees a daily high around 28°F and a low around 15°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high28°F
Typical high range16°F to 38°F
Average low15°F
Typical low range1°F to 29°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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 -4°F 1994-01-18

Low

Highest 41°F 2007-01-05
Lowest -15°F 1984-01-15

Feels-like

Highest 32°F 2007-01-05
Lowest -41°F 1982-01-16

Humidity

Highest 8.3 g/m³ 2008-01-07
Lowest 1.0 g/m³ 1984-01-15

Wind

Highest 39 mph 2008-01-30
Lowest 4 mph 1987-01-04

Precip

Wettest 4.86 in 2013
Driest 0.67 in 1981

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