What is the weather like in Columbus vs Detroit in January?

In January, Columbus averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 73 mm of rain; Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm.

Columbus vs Detroit in January

Columbus and Detroit are nearly tied in January — 42 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Columbus is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Columbus vs Detroit — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Columbus	🇺🇸 Detroit
Comfort score	42/100 (F)	39/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-2°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	3° / -5°	1° / -5°
Rainfall	73 mm	71 mm
Rainy days	9	11
Humidity	72%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	30	39

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Columbus vs Detroit in January — FAQ

Is January better in Columbus or Detroit?: Columbus and Detroit are nearly tied in January — 42 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Columbus is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Columbus vs Detroit in January?: In January, Columbus averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 73 mm of rain; Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm.