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

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 high31°F
Typical high range19°F to 41°F
Average low22°F
Typical low range11°F to 33°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 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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