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Houghton weather in January (Michigan, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Houghton during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Houghton includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures hover around -5°C, while nights can cool down to about -12°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Houghton in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of snow this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Houghton. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Houghton, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Houghton 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.

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

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