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Weather in Detroit, Michigan for January 2026

Your guide to Detroit weather in January - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Detroit during January, with an average of 20 snowy days.
    According to Detroit snow forecast for January 2026, 6 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Friday, January 16.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, January 2026 in Detroit is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.1 °F.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Detroit with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -1.8 °F, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Detroit at the beginning of January is 1.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of -1 °F by the end of January.

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Average dry days
9
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
20
Snow days
Average temperatures
0°/-5°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
78 %
Avg humidity

Detroit Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate or heavy snow showers
2°
2
Overcast
2°
3
Overcast
1°
4
Overcast
2°
5
Overcast
1°
6
Overcast
1°
7
Overcast
0°
8
Cloudy
1°
9
Partly cloudy
4°
10
Overcast
0°
11
Overcast
1°
12
Overcast
3°
13
Overcast
4°
14
Overcast
2°
15
Sunny
-4°
16
Moderate snow
-2°
17
Light snow
-1°
18
Light freezing rain
-6°
19
Overcast
-5°
20
Partly cloudy
-6°
21
Overcast
2°
22
Patchy rain possible
3°
23
Light snow
-4°
24
Overcast
-5°
25
Partly cloudy
-3°
26
Sunny
0°
27
Light freezing rain
0°
28
Overcast
-1°
29
Overcast
-1°
30
Light freezing rain
-1°
31
Overcast
-1°

Temperatures trend during January in Detroit

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January weather in Detroit day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Jan. 1 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-3° 4.9 mm 3.1 cm
Jan. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 2 mm 1.3 cm
Jan. 3 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
Jan. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 6 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 7 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 8 Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-3° 0.4 mm 0 cm
Jan. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /-3° 7.1 mm 2.1 cm
Jan. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-4° 1.4 mm 1 cm
Jan. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-4° 1.5 mm 1.1 cm
Jan. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-2° 3.4 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 14 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-9° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 15 Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 16 Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -2° /-8° 1.2 mm 0.8 cm
Jan. 17 Light snow
Light snow
 -1° /-5° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
Jan. 18 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -6° /-8° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Jan. 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -6° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 21 Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 22 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-1° 1.9 mm 0 cm
Jan. 23 Light snow
Light snow
 -4° /-9° 1.6 mm 0.3 cm
Jan. 24 Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 25 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-7° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 26 Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-6° 0 mm 0 cm
Jan. 27 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-6° 0.2 mm 0 cm
Jan. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 1.7 mm 0 cm
Jan. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-7° 0.4 mm 0.1 cm
Jan. 30 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -1° /-6° 1.2 mm 0.7 cm
Jan. 31 Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-6° 4 mm 2.3 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Detroit in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Detroit forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Detroit in January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Detroit during January?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 0° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Detroit during January?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Detroit during January, with a total of 67.8 mm spread over approximately 2 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Detroit in January 2026?

Detroit experiences an average snowfall of 22.47 cm during January, occurring over 20 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Detroit during January?

The average wind speed in Detroit during January is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Detroit snow forecast January 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Detroit’s snowy potential this January ❄️
On average, Detroit sees 20 snowy days during January, with approximately 22.5 cm of total snowfall.

January rainfall patterns in Detroit

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Detroits January weather 💧
Typically, Detroit has 2 rainy days in January with a total of 67.8 mm of rainfall.

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