Ohio weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Ohio in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Ohio in January?
Ohio is a region in the United States of America. January in Ohio generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Wauseon at -0°C to cold in Gallipolis at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Gallipolis and -8°C in Wauseon. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Huron with an average of 51 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Beachwood with 82 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 121 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cincinnati. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ohio in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ohio climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Ohio?
Cincinnati
In January Cincinnati generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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North Canton
In January North Canton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saint Clairsville
In January Saint Clairsville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cambridge
In January Cambridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Streetsboro
In January Streetsboro generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ohio, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Ohio?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Ohio with often poor weather in Cincinnati.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Cincinnati. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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