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, in January, during 12.9 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during January, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.
• 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 most snowfall in Cleveland is January, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.
• Cincinnati - January »
  In Cincinnati in January, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cincinnati in January, during 5.5 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• 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, in January, snow falls for 18.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.85" (174mm) of snow.
• Dayton - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Dayton are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%. In Dayton, Ohio, during January, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.
• Parma - January »
  A breath of frosty air marks the beginning of the year in Parma, Ohio, with January often blanketed in heavy layers of snow. In Parma, during January, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.
• Canton - January »
  In Canton January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and a low of 19°F (-7.2°C). Canton welcomes the year with a chilly embrace as January is the coldest month.
• Youngstown - January »
  In Youngstown during January, snow falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow. January is the month when Youngstown, Ohio, sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).
• Lorain - January »
  In Lorain, Ohio, in January, during 14 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lorain in January, during 7.8 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hamilton - January »
  In Hamilton, in January, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. In Hamilton in January, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Springfield - January »
  January is the most humid month in Springfield with an average relative humidity of 84%. In Springfield, in January, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.