Houghton Weather in January

What's the weather like in Houghton (Michigan) in January 2024?

The climate in Houghton during January can be summarized as very cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Houghton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

Houghton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -6.6°C 20.2°F
Nightly temperature -13.9°C 7.1°F
Average temperature -10.2°C 13.6°F
Daily sunshine 4.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 2.7°C 36.8°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Houghton with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Houghton

Houghton average temperature in January

January rainfall

Houghton average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Houghton average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Houghton in January 2024.