January weather in Detroit, MI
The average temperature in Detroit in January is 26.2°F (19.4°F–33.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.07 inches.
January is a winter month in Detroit, and is cooler than the annual average of 50.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 13.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 14m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
33.0°F
Avg Low
19.4°F
Precipitation
2.07 in
Daylight
9h 14m
January records in Detroit
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 53.1°F (2007) | 3.9°F (2018) | 0.96 in (2019) |
| January 2 | 53.1°F (2011) | 7.0°F (2018) | 0.25 in (2014) |
| January 3 | 48.9°F (2020) | -2.0°F (2014) | 0.51 in (2017) |
| January 4 | 50.0°F (2023) | -2.0°F (2014) | 0.63 in (2015) |
| January 5 | 57.9°F (2023) | -2.0°F (2018) | 0.89 in (2007) |
| January 6 | 54.0°F (2007) | 7.0°F (2015) | 0.60 in (2007) |
| January 7 | 57.0°F (2008) | -14.1°F (2014) | 0.24 in (2026) |
| January 8 | 64.9°F (2008) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.42 in (2010) |
| January 9 | 62.1°F (2008) | -2.9°F (2014) | 0.83 in (2008) |
| January 10 | 60.1°F (2026) | -0.9°F (2014) | 0.84 in (2024) |
| January 11 | 52.0°F (2020) | 1.9°F (2015) | 0.80 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 57.9°F (2013) | 9.0°F (2022) | 1.01 in (2020) |
| January 13 | 60.1°F (2013) | 7.0°F (2015) | 0.97 in (2024) |
| January 14 | 46.0°F (2014) | 1.9°F (2009) | 0.46 in (2006) |
| January 15 | 42.1°F (2014) | -2.0°F (2024) | 0.93 in (2007) |
| January 16 | 43.0°F (2016) | -8.0°F (2009) | 0.53 in (2016) |
| January 17 | 44.1°F (2012) | -9.9°F (2009) | 0.90 in (2006) |
| January 18 | 53.1°F (2012) | 3.0°F (2024) | 0.40 in (2009) |
| January 19 | 45.0°F (2023) | 9.0°F (2014) | 0.43 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 48.9°F (2023) | 1.9°F (2024) | 0.65 in (2023) |
| January 21 | 43.0°F (2017) | 3.0°F (2024) | 0.26 in (2012) |
| January 22 | 55.9°F (2017) | -5.1°F (2019) | 0.18 in (2018) |
| January 23 | 50.0°F (2018) | 0.0°F (2013) | 0.42 in (2018) |
| January 24 | 50.0°F (2012) | -6.0°F (2026) | 0.80 in (2019) |
| January 25 | 46.9°F (2010) | -5.1°F (2026) | 0.44 in (2020) |
| January 26 | 52.0°F (2018) | 5.0°F (2014) | 1.14 in (2024) |
| January 27 | 53.1°F (2018) | 0.0°F (2026) | 0.37 in (2012) |
| January 28 | 50.0°F (2018) | -7.1°F (2014) | 0.47 in (2013) |
| January 29 | 45.0°F (2008) | -7.1°F (2014) | 0.24 in (2013) |
| January 30 | 60.1°F (2013) | -4.0°F (2019) | 0.45 in (2013) |
| January 31 | 57.0°F (2013) | -11.0°F (2019) | 0.26 in (2017) |