Weather in Cleveland in January
In an average January, Cleveland sees a daily high around 34°F and a low around 21°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 34°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 49°F |
| Average low | 21°F |
| Typical low range | 3°F to 35°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
68°F
2020-01-11
Lowest
-5°F
1982-01-17
Low
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-22°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-45°F
1994-01-19
Humidity
Highest
10.9 g/m³
1995-01-13
Lowest
0.4 g/m³
1994-01-19
Wind
Highest
28 mph
2008-01-09
Lowest
4 mph
2020-01-30
Gust
Highest
68 mph
2008-01-09
Lowest
8 mph
1996-01-01
Precip
Wettest
6.25 in
2005
Driest
1.30 in
1981
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