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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Akron, Ohio, United States in January

In an average January, Akron sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 18°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high31°F
Typical high range18°F to 43°F
Average low18°F
Typical low range4°F to 30°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

January records

The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.

High

Highest 64°F 2020-01-11
Lowest -5°F 1994-01-19

Low

Highest 51°F 2008-01-08
Lowest -21°F 1994-01-19

Feels-like

Highest 51°F 2008-01-08
Lowest -43°F 1994-01-19

Humidity

Highest 10.9 g/m³ 2020-01-11
Lowest 0.7 g/m³ 1982-01-10

Wind

Highest 26 mph 2008-01-30
Lowest 3 mph 2009-01-26

Precip

Wettest 5.90 in 2005
Driest 0.77 in 1981

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