What is the weather like in Detroit vs Traverse City in January?

In January, Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 29 mm.

Detroit vs Traverse City in January

Detroit and Traverse City are nearly tied in January — 39 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Traverse City is freezing, dry, clean air.

Detroit vs Traverse City — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Detroit	🇺🇸 Traverse City
Comfort score	39/100 (F)	36/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-4°C	-5°C
Avg high / low	1° / -5°	0° / -5°
Rainfall	71 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	11	6
Humidity	74%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	39	31

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

Month by month

Detroit vs Traverse City in January — FAQ

Is January better in Detroit or Traverse City?: Detroit and Traverse City are nearly tied in January — 39 vs 36 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Traverse City is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Detroit vs Traverse City in January?: In January, Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Traverse City averages 0°C high / -5°C low with about 29 mm.