January weather forecast
Lima, OH

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year in Lima, Ohio, ushers in a wintry ambiance as the city is grappled in bitter cold. January ranks among the coldest months that paints the city in frost with a high temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a chilling low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C). The bleak sun barely manages to pierce through the blanket of clouds, casting short and cold days. Lima receives frequent spells of snowfall, turning the city into a winter wonderland for admirers of the frosty weather. The icy wind whipping over Lima adds to the city’s wintry chill, urging inhabitants to bundle up.

Temperature

Lima's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average low temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C), is the coldest in the year.

Humidity

The most humid month in Lima is January, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Lima, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Lima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lima, in January, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Lima, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 12.36" (314mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 9h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, in Lima, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Lima is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during January leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Lima?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Lima, registering a high temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

How cold is January in Lima?

During January, Lima experiences an average high-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and a low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Lima?

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in January in Lima?

In Lima, Ohio, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

How much does it rain in Lima in January?

In Lima, Ohio, during January, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in January in Lima?

In Lima, Ohio, in January, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in January in Lima?

In January, the average day length in Lima is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Lima?

On the first day of January in Lima, sunrise is at 8:00 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lima?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Lima have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Lima is 3.4h.

How high is the UV index in January in Lima?

In Lima, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Lima, OH

Average temperature in January - Lima, OH
  • Average high temperature in January: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in January
Lima, OH

Average pressure in January - Lima, OH
  • Average pressure in January: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Lima, OH

Average wind speed in January - Lima, OH
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in January
Lima, OH

Average humidity in January - Lima, OH
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in January
Lima, OH

Average rainfall in January - Lima, OH
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.89").

Average rainfall days in January
Lima, OH

Average rainfall days in January - Lima, OH
  • Average rainfall days in January: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lima, OH

Average snowfall in January - Lima, OH
  • Average snowfall in January: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Lima, OH

Average snowfall days in January - Lima, OH
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lima, OH

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Lima, OH
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lima, OH

Average sunshine days in January - Lima, OH
  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Lima, OH

Average UV index in January - Lima, OH
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in January
Lima, OH

Average cloud cover in January - Lima, OH
  • Average cloud cover in January: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in January
Lima, OH

Average visibility in January - Lima, OH
  • Average visibility in January: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, August and September (5mi).

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