Weather in Cleveland, Ohio, United States in January
In an average January, Cleveland sees a daily high around 31°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 19°F to 41°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 11°F to 33°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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
57°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
3°F
1994-01-19
Low
Highest
49°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-8°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
41°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-38°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
9.6 g/m³
2020-01-11
Lowest
1.1 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
43 mph
2008-01-30
Lowest
5 mph
2001-01-12
Precip
Wettest
4.54 in
2005
Driest
0.73 in
1981
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