Weather in Detroit in January
In an average January, Detroit sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 20°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°F to 43°F |
| Average low | 20°F |
| Typical low range | 4°F to 34°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
58°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-3°F
2014-01-07
Low
Highest
50°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-17°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
43°F
1998-01-06
Lowest
-42°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
9.4 g/m³
2008-01-08
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
34 mph
1990-01-26
Lowest
4 mph
2023-01-08
Gust
Highest
64 mph
2017-01-11
Lowest
7 mph
1993-01-19
Precip
Wettest
5.23 in
2024
Driest
0.71 in
2003
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