January weather forecast
Ohio, USA

January is undoubtedly the coldest month in Ohio, with chilling temperatures throughout the state. In the northern regions, temperatures often dip below 15°F (-9.4°C), while the southern part tends to be slightly warmer. The minimum temperature can reach 15°F (-9.4°C) and the maximum hovers around 31°F (-0.6°C).

The proximity to Lake Erie leads to lake effect snowstorms, particularly on the southeast shore, creating a significant contrast to the weather experienced in the previous months of autumn. The absence of high mountain ranges fails to act as a barrier to polar air masses, leading to this intense cold.

Comparatively, cities in the extreme south, influenced by a humid subtropical climate, can experience somewhat milder conditions. Cities near Lake Erie, such as Cleveland, may also notice the moderating influence of the lake, although this effect is less pronounced in winter.

Snowfall is another distinguishing factor of Ohio's weather in January. The northern areas receive more snow, with the extreme northeast witnessing up to 90" (2286mm) of snowfall. This is a marked increase from the snowfall in December and far more than what follows in the succeeding months.

The January weather starkly contrasts with the preceding mild temperatures in autumn and serves as a precursor to the continuing cold that lasts until February. It stands as a month characterized by extreme cold and significant snowfall, particularly in the northern regions and those areas influenced by Lake Erie.

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• Columbus - January »
  In Columbus, Ohio, in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Columbus in January, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cleveland - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Cleveland is January, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. The month with the least sunshine in Cleveland is January, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.
• Cincinnati - January »
  Taking its first icy breath, Cincinnati welcomes a New Year with January bringing the coldest temperatures of the twelve-month cycle. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Toledo - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Toledo are January and February, with an average 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated snow. The months with the highest humidity in Toledo are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Akron - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Akron is January, when snow falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow. In Akron, Ohio, during January, snow falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.
• Dayton - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Dayton, Ohio. In Dayton, in January, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.05" (52mm) of snow.
• Parma - January »
  In Parma, in January, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Parma, in January, during 8.1 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Canton - January »
  In Canton in January, during 16.9 snowfall days, 5.04" (128mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Canton welcomes the year with a chilly embrace as January is the coldest month.
• Youngstown - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Youngstown is January, when snow falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow. In Youngstown in January, during 18.2 snowfall days, 7.09" (180mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lorain - January »
  In Lorain during January, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Lorain in January, during 14 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Hamilton - January »
  In Hamilton in January, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Hamilton, Ohio.
• Springfield - January »
  In Springfield, Ohio, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow. In Springfield, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.