Water temperature in Traverse City (MI) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in Traverse City in January? Average water temperature in Traverse City in January is 38.1°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Traverse City in January is 42.3°F, and the coldest is 32.4°F. Average high air temperature in Traverse City in January is 29°F, and average low temperature is 16°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Traverse City
Changes water temperature in Traverse City in January 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Traverse City for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Traverse City, 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 | 41.2°F | 41.7°F | 37°F | 41.9°F |
| January 2 | 41.2°F | 41.7°F | 37.4°F | 42.3°F |
| January 3 | 41.2°F | 41.9°F | 37°F | 42.3°F |
| January 4 | 41.4°F | 41.9°F | 36.1°F | 42.1°F |
| January 5 | 41°F | 41.5°F | 36.3°F | 41.5°F |
| January 6 | 40.6°F | 41.2°F | 35.8°F | 41.4°F |
| January 7 | 40.5°F | 40.8°F | 36.1°F | 41°F |
| January 8 | 40.1°F | 40.5°F | 36.7°F | 41.4°F |
| January 9 | 39.9°F | 40.3°F | 36.3°F | 41.4°F |
| January 10 | 39.6°F | 39.9°F | 36.5°F | 40.6°F |
| January 11 | 39.4°F | 39.6°F | 35.8°F | 40.3°F |
| January 12 | 39.2°F | 40.1°F | 35.6°F | 40.1°F |
| January 13 | 39°F | 39.9°F | 35.6°F | 40.6°F |
| January 14 | 38.8°F | 39.6°F | 35.6°F | 40.5°F |
| January 15 | 39.6°F | 39.7°F | 35.4°F | 40.3°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 39.7°F | 39.6°F | 35.1°F | 39.9°F |
| January 17 | 39.6°F | 39.4°F | 35.1°F | 39.7°F |
| January 18 | 39.4°F | 39.2°F | 34.9°F | 39.4°F |
| January 19 | 39°F | 38.8°F | 34.5°F | 39.4°F |
| January 20 | 38.7°F | 38.5°F | 35.1°F | 38.8°F |
| January 21 | 38.5°F | 38.7°F | 34.5°F | 38.7°F |
| January 22 | 38.1°F | 38.5°F | 34.3°F | 38.5°F |
| January 23 | 37.9°F | 38.1°F | 33.6°F | 38.5°F |
| January 24 | 37.6°F | 37.9°F | 33.6°F | 38.3°F |
| January 25 | 37.2°F | 37.6°F | 33.3°F | 38.1°F |
| January 26 | 37°F | 37.4°F | 33.4°F | 38.1°F |
| January 27 | 37.6°F | 37.2°F | 33.4°F | 40.3°F |
| January 28 | 37.2°F | 37°F | 33.1°F | 39.4°F |
| January 29 | 37°F | 36.9°F | 32.4°F | 38.5°F |
| January 30 | 36.9°F | 36.9°F | 32.4°F | 37.6°F |
| January 31 | 36.7°F | 37°F | 32.4°F | 38.7°F |
Average water temperature in Traverse City in January over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 38.8°F | 38.5°F | 37°F | 37.9°F | 38.5°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 39.6°F | 39°F | 38.8°F | 39.4°F | 39°F |
Traverse City sea state in January
Chart comparing the height of waves in Traverse City 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 Traverse City in January
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Traverse City 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 temperature29°F
- Average LOW temperature16°F
- Average rainfall days17 days
- Average rainfall66mm/2.6''
- Average daylight9h
- Average sunshine3h
- Average UV index1
- Average snowfall587mm/23.1''
Traverse City water temperature during other months:
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below
