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Grand Rapids weather in January (Michigan, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Grand Rapids during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Grand Rapids generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Grand Rapids in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 91 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Grand Rapids. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Grand Rapids climate page with graphs.

 

Grand Rapids, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 91 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Grand Rapids should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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