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

In January, Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

Detroit vs Washington in January

Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Detroit vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	Detroit	Washington
Comfort score	39/100 (F)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-4°C	5°C
Avg high / low	1° / -5°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	71 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	11	7
Humidity	74%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	39	39

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

Detroit vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Detroit or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Detroit vs Washington in January?: In January, Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.