January weather in Big Rapids, MI
The average temperature in Big Rapids in January is 20.4°F (12.7°F–28.2°F). Average precipitation: 2.43 inches. Average snowfall is 17.8 inches.
January is a winter month in Big Rapids, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 17 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 5m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
28.2°F
Avg Low
12.7°F
Precipitation
2.43 in
Snow
17.8 in
January records in Big Rapids
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 51.1°F (2011) | -18.9°F (1947) | 0.77 in (2019) |
| January 2 | 54.0°F (1897) | -5.1°F (1979) | 1.10 in (2004) |
| January 3 | 55.0°F (1897) | -22.0°F (1918) | 2.20 in (1897) |
| January 4 | 52.0°F (1950) | -23.1°F (1981) | 1.15 in (1908) |
| January 5 | 48.9°F (2007) | -16.1°F (1979) | 0.60 in (1910) |
| January 6 | 53.1°F (1946) | -13.0°F (1942) | 0.65 in (1962) |
| January 7 | 57.9°F (2008) | -16.1°F (1988) | 1.80 in (1985) |
| January 8 | 55.0°F (1965) | -18.9°F (1942) | 1.05 in (1937) |
| January 9 | 54.0°F (2026) | -13.0°F (1977) | 1.32 in (2026) |
| January 10 | 55.0°F (2026) | -17.0°F (1938) | 0.96 in (1975) |
| January 11 | 102.0°F (1982) | -22.0°F (1979) | 80.01 in (1982) |
| January 12 | 53.1°F (2018) | -24.0°F (1912) | 1.63 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 54.0°F (2013) | -18.0°F (1912) | 0.96 in (1950) |
| January 14 | 48.9°F (1932) | -16.1°F (2015) | 1.02 in (1995) |
| January 15 | 51.1°F (1953) | -25.1°F (1963) | 1.10 in (1906) |
| January 16 | 54.0°F (1949) | -23.1°F (1977) | 0.42 in (1969) |
| January 17 | 51.1°F (1913) | -16.1°F (1976) | 2.07 in (1897) |
| January 18 | 55.9°F (1996) | -27.9°F (1948) | 0.71 in (1999) |
| January 19 | 51.1°F (1907) | -25.1°F (1994) | 1.80 in (1907) |
| January 20 | 55.0°F (1906) | -22.0°F (1918) | 0.98 in (1898) |
| January 21 | 54.0°F (1906) | -25.1°F (1984) | 1.73 in (1906) |
| January 22 | 51.1°F (1916) | -17.0°F (1991) | 1.14 in (1909) |
| January 23 | 51.1°F (1999) | -17.0°F (1948) | 1.26 in (1909) |
| January 24 | 52.0°F (1909) | -26.0°F (2026) | 1.06 in (1938) |
| January 25 | 55.0°F (1950) | -27.0°F (2026) | 1.43 in (1950) |
| January 26 | 61.0°F (1944) | -20.9°F (1959) | 1.55 in (1978) |
| January 27 | 57.0°F (1916) | -22.0°F (2019) | 0.49 in (1954) |
| January 28 | 46.9°F (2002) | -18.0°F (1912) | 0.94 in (2006) |
| January 29 | 52.0°F (1914) | -18.0°F (1965) | 0.68 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 50.0°F (1988) | -29.9°F (1951) | 1.80 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 51.1°F (1988) | -23.1°F (1899) | 0.91 in (1988) |