Weather in Grand Rapids in January
In an average January, Grand Rapids sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 19°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 43°F |
| Average low | 19°F |
| Typical low range | 3°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
61°F
2008-01-07
Lowest
1°F
1982-01-10
Low
Highest
51°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-22°F
2026-01-24
Feels-like
Highest
51°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-41°F
2003-01-27
Humidity
Highest
10.1 g/m³
2008-01-08
Lowest
0.6 g/m³
1984-01-21
Wind
Highest
27 mph
1982-01-23
Lowest
4 mph
1992-01-01
Gust
Highest
63 mph
2017-01-10
Lowest
7 mph
1985-01-03
Precip
Wettest
4.96 in
2008
Driest
0.68 in
1981
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