Weather in Detroit in January
In an average January, Detroit sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 18°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°F to 44°F |
| Average low | 18°F |
| Typical low range | 2°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
62°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
-5°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
53°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-19°F
1984-01-21
Feels-like
Highest
53°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-41°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
10.2 g/m³
2008-01-08
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2017-01-11
Lowest
4 mph
2020-01-30
Gust
Highest
63 mph
2017-01-11
Lowest
9 mph
2013-01-15
Precip
Wettest
5.35 in
2024
Driest
0.67 in
2003
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