January Rainfall and Precipitation in Michigan

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Michigan, the United States of America in January.

Michigan, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Iron Mountain (25 mm (1 in)) to moderate in Niles (88 mm (3.5 in)). January falls during the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Michigan precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much snowfall does Michigan, the United States of America receive in January?

Mackinaw City sees moderate snowfall in January, averaging around 50 mm (2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Michigan, the United States of America in January?

Mackinaw City sees roughly 17 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Michigan, the United States of America?

No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Michigan, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in January in Michigan, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Niles tops the wettest-cities list in Michigan, the United States of America for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 88 mm (3.5 in).

What is the driest city in January in Michigan, the United States of America?

Iron Mountain is the driest city we have data for in Michigan, the United States of America in January, with monthly snowfall close to 25 mm (1 in).

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