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

What is the weather forecast for Southfield in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Southfield generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 0°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -7°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Southfield in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 117 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Southfield. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Southfield climate page with graphs.

 

Southfield, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 117 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40% *  
Data from: Detroit, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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