January weather forecast
Detroit, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Detroit, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

Detroit's January weather reaches an average high of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), making it the coldest month.

Humidity

In Detroit, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout January, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. January is the month with the most snowfall in Detroit, Illinois. Snow falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of January in Detroit, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year in Detroit, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in January leads to these guidelines:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Detroit?

The coldest time of the year in Detroit, Illinois, is January, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.8°F (1°C) and a low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

How cold is January in Detroit?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Detroit, is 33.8°F (1°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in January in Detroit?

The average relative humidity in January in Detroit, Illinois, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Detroit in January?

In Detroit, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Detroit?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Detroit in January?

In Detroit, in January, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Detroit?

In January, the average day length in Detroit is 9h and 45min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Detroit?

On the first day of January in Detroit, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:20 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Detroit?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Detroit, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Detroit have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Detroit?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January in Detroit?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Detroit is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Detroit, IL

Average temperature in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in January
Detroit, IL

Average pressure in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in January
Detroit, IL

Average wind speed in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

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Average humidity in January
Detroit, IL

Average humidity in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Detroit, IL

Average rainfall in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average rainfall in January: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in January
Detroit, IL

Average rainfall days in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Detroit, IL

Average snowfall in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in January
Detroit, IL

Average snowfall days in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Detroit, IL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Detroit, IL

Average sunshine days in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in January
Detroit, IL

Average UV index in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in January
Detroit, IL

Average cloud cover in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in January
Detroit, IL

Average visibility in January - Detroit, IL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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