January weather in Detroit, IL
The average temperature in Detroit in January is 27.5°F (18.5°F–36.5°F). Average precipitation: 2.03 inches. Average snowfall is 4.0 inches.
January is a winter month in Detroit, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 30m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
36.5°F
Avg Low
18.5°F
Precipitation
2.03 in
Snow
4.0 in
January records in Detroit
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 64.9°F (2005) | -9.0°F (2001) | 1.17 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 71.1°F (2004) | -9.9°F (2018) | 0.95 in (1999) |
| January 3 | 66.0°F (1997) | -8.0°F (2014) | 0.70 in (2004) |
| January 4 | 66.0°F (2023) | -7.1°F (2014) | 1.44 in (1993) |
| January 5 | 66.0°F (1997) | -25.1°F (1999) | 0.52 in (1998) |
| January 6 | 60.1°F (2012) | -23.1°F (1999) | 0.14 in (1995) |
| January 7 | 68.0°F (2008) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.50 in (2005) |
| January 8 | 71.1°F (2008) | -6.0°F (2014) | 3.22 in (2008) |
| January 9 | 62.1°F (2006) | -4.0°F (1999) | 1.35 in (1998) |
| January 10 | 59.0°F (2020) | -2.9°F (1999) | 0.27 in (2025) |
| January 11 | 62.1°F (2017) | -4.0°F (1997) | 2.09 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 64.9°F (2005) | -6.0°F (1997) | 1.92 in (2005) |
| January 13 | 60.1°F (2006) | -6.0°F (1997) | 0.78 in (2007) |
| January 14 | 51.1°F (2021) | -13.0°F (2024) | 1.33 in (1995) |
| January 15 | 57.0°F (2016) | -13.0°F (2024) | 0.71 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 51.1°F (2006) | -8.0°F (2009) | 0.43 in (2004) |
| January 17 | 66.0°F (2012) | -6.0°F (1997) | 0.46 in (2012) |
| January 18 | 64.0°F (1996) | -7.1°F (1997) | 1.01 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 62.1°F (1996) | -2.0°F (1996) | 0.63 in (1995) |
| January 20 | 64.9°F (2006) | -4.0°F (2024) | 0.24 in (2011) |
| January 21 | 55.0°F (2017) | -8.0°F (2025) | 0.90 in (1993) |
| January 22 | 66.9°F (2018) | -8.0°F (2025) | 1.52 in (2018) |
| January 23 | 60.1°F (2018) | -4.0°F (2003) | 0.83 in (2024) |
| January 24 | 63.0°F (2002) | -2.9°F (2003) | 0.51 in (2020) |
| January 25 | 59.0°F (2005) | 0.0°F (2008) | 0.16 in (2023) |
| January 26 | 63.0°F (2018) | -0.9°F (2022) | 0.66 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 62.1°F (2002) | -0.9°F (2022) | 0.59 in (1995) |
| January 28 | 63.0°F (2002) | -8.0°F (1997) | 2.00 in (2005) |
| January 29 | 69.1°F (2013) | -8.0°F (1997) | 0.50 in (2006) |
| January 30 | 66.9°F (2013) | -11.0°F (2004) | 1.91 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 64.9°F (2012) | -11.0°F (1996) | 2.00 in (2002) |