January weather forecast
Detroit, IL

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Detroit, Illinois, is an icy winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F and an average high of 33.8°F.

Temperature

January, with its average high-temperature of 33.8°F and an average low-temperature of 21.6°F, holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Detroit, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.87" of accumulated precipitation. In Detroit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 18.35" of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Detroit is January, when snow falls for 6.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of January, in Detroit, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

Sunshine

January has the least sunshine of the year, 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 in Detroit. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during January leads to these advisories:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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FAQ

What time of the year is the coldest in Detroit?

The lowest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 33.8°F and a low of 21.6°F.

How cold is January in Detroit?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Detroit, is 33.8°F, while the average low-temperature is 21.6°F.

What is the average humidity in January in Detroit?

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

How much does it rain in Detroit in January?

In Detroit, in January, during 4.5 rainfall days, 0.87" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Detroit?

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

How much does it snow in Detroit in January?

In Detroit, Illinois, in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 2.05" of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Detroit have in January?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Detroit?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Detroit, Illinois, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 5:21 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Detroit?

The month with the least sunshine in Detroit, Illinois, is January, with an average of 4.4h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Detroit?

The average sunshine duration in January in Detroit is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Detroit?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Detroit?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Detroit, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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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