Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average snowfall in January
- Average snowfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
Detroit's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) and an average low temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C), is the coldest in the year.Humidity
In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Detroit, in January, it is raining for 4.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Detroit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Detroit are January through April, November and December. 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.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 9h and 45min.On the first day of January, 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, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest time of year?
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What is the average humidity in January?
How much does it rain in January?
When does it snow the most?
How much does it snow in January?
What is the average length of the day in January?
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Detroit have in January?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in January?
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).