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

In January, Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm.

Detroit vs Indianapolis in January

Detroit and Indianapolis are nearly tied in January — 39 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Detroit vs Indianapolis — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Detroit	🇺🇸 Indianapolis
Comfort score	39/100 (F)	41/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	1° / -5°	2° / -5°
Rainfall	71 mm	77 mm
Rainy days	11	8
Humidity	74%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	39	31

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

Month by month

Detroit vs Indianapolis in January — FAQ

Is January better in Detroit or Indianapolis?: Detroit and Indianapolis are nearly tied in January — 39 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Indianapolis is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Detroit vs Indianapolis in January?: In January, Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Indianapolis averages 2°C high / -5°C low with about 77 mm.