January weather forecast
Michigan, USA

January stands as one of the coldest months in Michigan, with temperatures often plunging to their annual lows. The Upper Peninsula's northern areas, notably near Lake Superior, bear the brunt of the cold, with temperatures frequently diving below 0°F (-17.8°C). Contrarily, daytime temperatures tend to hover around the freezing mark, but are known to remain below it for consecutive days.

When compared to December, January sees a further decline in temperatures and a consistent snow cover across most regions. As February approaches, Michigan doesn't witness any immediate respite from the cold; however, snowfall can vary based on the region and year.

Snowfall is a defining characteristic of Michigan's January. The northern highlands of the Upper Peninsula and areas adjacent to Lake Superior often amass significant snow, with some sections recording snowfall between 150" (3810mm) to 180" (4572mm). This snow cover, persistent throughout the month, ensures a white landscape across the state.

The city of Vanderbilt, historically, has witnessed one of the state's most extreme colds, having recorded a freezing -51°F (-46.1°C) in the past, though such extremes are not an annual occurrence. Additionally, while January is defined by its chill, areas like the Lower Peninsula's southeastern region, being relatively more temperate, may experience slightly milder conditions than the state's more northern reaches.

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• Detroit - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Detroit is January, when snow falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow. January is the coldest month in Detroit with an average high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.6°F (-6.9°C).
• Grand Rapids - January »
  The month with the least sunshine in Grand Rapids is January, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine. January, noted for its average high-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), is considered the coldest month in Grand Rapids.
• Warren - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Warren are January, February and December Rain falls for 5.4 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain. In Warren during January, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of snow.
• Sterling Heights - January »
  In Sterling Heights in January, during 14.3 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sterling Heights, in January, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lansing - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Lansing is January, when snow falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow. In Lansing, in January, during 16.2 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Ann Arbor - January »
  In Ann Arbor, in January, during 11.5 snowfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is typically accumulated. January and February, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Flint - January »
  In Flint during January, snow falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Flint, in January, during 13.8 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Dearborn - January »
  The months with the least rainfall in Dearborn are January and February Rain falls for 7 days and accumulates 0.87" (22mm) of rain. January and February are months with the least rain in Dearborn when the rain falls for 7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of rain.
• Livonia - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Livonia, Michigan, is January, when snow falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow. In Livonia during January, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.
• Canton - January »
  In Canton in January, during 13.3 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canton, during January, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.
• Westland - January »
  In Westland in January, snow falls for 13.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Westland, during January, snow falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.
• Troy - January »
  In Troy, Michigan, in January, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Troy, Michigan, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 85%.