Temperature in Michigan in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Michigan, the United States of America this January.

Michigan, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences very low average maximum daytime temperatures in January, ranging 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 part of the winter season

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

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Michigan on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Michigan temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Michigan, the United States of America in January?

Mackinaw City averages a daytime high of -3°C (27°F) in January, which is very low for Michigan, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Michigan, the United States of America in January?

Mackinaw City sees nighttime lows close to -10°C (14°F) in January.

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

Based on our systematic data collection, South Haven has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 1°C (34°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of -6°C (21°F).

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

In our database, Ironwood is the chilliest city in January in Michigan, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -7°C (19°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -16°C (3°F).

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