Water temperature in Detroit (MI) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in Detroit in January? Average water temperature in Detroit in January is 34.2°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Detroit in January is 41°F, and the coldest is 28.9°F. Average high air temperature in Detroit in January is 32°F, and average low temperature is 19°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Detroit
Changes water temperature in Detroit in January 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Detroit for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Detroit, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 38.7°F | 41°F | 32.4°F | 41°F |
| January 2 | 37.9°F | 40.6°F | 32.2°F | 40.6°F |
| January 3 | 37.6°F | 40.3°F | 31.8°F | 40.3°F |
| January 4 | 37.4°F | 38.1°F | 30.2°F | 38.1°F |
| January 5 | 36.3°F | 39.6°F | 31.5°F | 39.6°F |
| January 6 | 36.1°F | 38.7°F | 31.3°F | 38.7°F |
| January 7 | 35.6°F | 38.1°F | 31.3°F | 38.1°F |
| January 8 | 35.2°F | 37.6°F | 31.8°F | 37.6°F |
| January 9 | 34.9°F | 37°F | 31.8°F | 37.2°F |
| January 10 | 34.5°F | 36.7°F | 31.6°F | 37.6°F |
| January 11 | 34°F | 36.9°F | 30°F | 36.9°F |
| January 12 | 34°F | 36.9°F | 30.7°F | 36.9°F |
| January 13 | 34°F | 36.5°F | 28.9°F | 36.5°F |
| January 14 | 34.2°F | 36°F | 30.4°F | 36°F |
| January 15 | 33.8°F | 35.6°F | 30.6°F | 35.6°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 33.6°F | 35.4°F | 31.6°F | 35.6°F |
| January 17 | 33.6°F | 35.1°F | 31.6°F | 35.8°F |
| January 18 | 33.3°F | 34.9°F | 31.6°F | 35.6°F |
| January 19 | 33.1°F | 34.2°F | 32.2°F | 35.6°F |
| January 20 | 33.1°F | 34°F | 31.8°F | 35.6°F |
| January 21 | 33.3°F | 34°F | 31.6°F | 35.6°F |
| January 22 | 33.3°F | 33.8°F | 31.5°F | 35.4°F |
| January 23 | 33.1°F | 33.6°F | 31.1°F | 35.1°F |
| January 24 | 33.1°F | 33.4°F | 32.2°F | 35.2°F |
| January 25 | 33.6°F | 34.2°F | 32.4°F | 34.9°F |
| January 26 | 34°F | 34°F | 32.2°F | 34.7°F |
| January 27 | 34°F | 34°F | 32.2°F | 34.7°F |
| January 28 | 34°F | 33.8°F | 31.6°F | 34.9°F |
| January 29 | 34.3°F | 33.8°F | 31.6°F | 34.7°F |
| January 30 | 34.2°F | 33.6°F | 31.6°F | 34.7°F |
| January 31 | 34.5°F | 33.6°F | 31.5°F | 34.5°F |
Average water temperature in Detroit in January over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 34.3°F | 34.2°F | 33.8°F | 34.3°F | 34.7°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 35.1°F | 34.5°F | 34.5°F | 36°F | 34.5°F |
Detroit sea state in January
Chart comparing the height of waves in Detroit in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Detroit in January
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Detroit in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature32°F
- Average LOW temperature19°F
- Average humidity
75 - Average rainfall days13 days
- Average rainfall51mm/2''
- Average daylight9h
- Average sunshine3.9h
- Average UV index1
Detroit water temperature during other months:
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