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Weather on January 13

Houghton, MI

55 Years of Data

Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
9°F
Warmest
2001
35°F avg
Coldest
1977
-2°F avg

About This Date

January 13th in Houghton, MI typically brings very cold winter weather, with average highs around 22°F and lows near 9°F. Over 51 years of records, the warmest January 13th was in 2001 (35°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (-2°F) — a 37°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 61% of recorded January 13th dates, with snow falling 43% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 6.1"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for January 13th in Houghton, MI? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.

Warming Trend
1.2°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202638°17°27°0.03"
202520°14°0.01"
202421°14°18°0.01"
202323°19°21°
202229°19°0.01"
202134°21°28°
202027°11°19°
201929°12°21°
201811°
201711°
201610°0.05"
201514°-8°
201432°22°27°
201319°14°17°0.08"
201218°10°14°
201120°14°17°
201028°21°25°
2009-8°-2°
200831°26°28°0.1"
200717°10°14°
200635°22°28°
200530°-1°15°0.04"
200418°10°0.01"
200319°11°0.13"1.3"
200226°18°22°0.06"1.4"
2001warmest37°32°35°
200018°-1°
1999-8°0.02"0.3"
199813°0.61"6.1"
199723°14°19°0.01"0.1"
199639°28°34°
199535°29°32°0.18"1"
199414°-3°0.02"0.3"
199324°18°21°0.04"1"
199225°11°18°0.09"0.7"
199128°12°20°0.14"1.3"
199021°14°18°0.05"2.5"
198926°11°18°0.01"1"
1988-2°0.11"1.1"
198218°12°0.06"1"
198122°19°20°
198036°14°25°0.28"3.2"
197914°0.05"0.5"
197820°14°0.02"0.6"
1977coldest-13°-2°0.22"2.2"
197629°18°23°0.06"0.7"
1975-1°0.19"3.1"
197413°-13°
197326°13°19°
197211°0.67"1.2"
197119°10°0.14"2.8"
51 years of data from HOUGHTON MTU

Houghton, MI Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Houghton, MI Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Rain (in) Snow (in)

Houghton, MI Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Houghton, MI

Most pleasant months in Houghton, MI: June, July, August, September.

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