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Michigan Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Michigan, the United States of America in January.

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Planning a journey to Michigan, the United States of America this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Michigan in January

Michigan, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Michigan generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C (19°F) in Ironwood to 1°C (34°F) in South Haven. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C (21°F) in South Haven and -16°C (3°F) in Ironwood. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Michigan, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Iron Mountain with an average of 25 mm (1 in) to moderate snowfall in Niles with 88 mm (3.5 in).

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January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March3°C (37°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October13°C (55°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Michigan in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Michigan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Michigan

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Michigan, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Michigan (January)

Precipitation variation in Michigan (January)

Mackinaw City

In January Mackinaw City generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
50 mm (2 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Mackinaw City →

Detroit

In January Detroit generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
117 hours
142 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Detroit →

Benton Harbor

In January Benton Harbor generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Benton Harbor →

South Haven

In January South Haven generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in South Haven →

Stevensville

In January Stevensville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Stevensville →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Michigan in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mackinaw City -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Detroit 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Benton Harbor 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
South Haven 1°C (34°F) -6°C (21°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Stevensville 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
New Buffalo 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Michigan weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Michigan, the United States of America in January?

In January, Michigan, the United States of America generally has less favorable weather conditions. Mackinaw City sees daytime temperatures near -3°C (27°F), with nights cooling to roughly -10°C (14°F).

What is the average temperature in Michigan, the United States of America in January?

In Mackinaw City, the average daytime high in January is -3°C (27°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -10°C (14°F).

Does Michigan, the United States of America get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Michigan, the United States of America during January, with Mackinaw City averaging close to 50 mm (2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Michigan, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Michigan, the United States of America due to the typically less favorable weather in Mackinaw City.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide excellent weather in Mackinaw City. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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