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Traverse City in January

The toughest month — score 23 of 100

Typical January days in Traverse City reach about 29°F with nights near 17°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Traverse City in January

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 17°F.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical January.

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January vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Traverse City

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.