Thermograph

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

Weather in Akron in January

In an average January, Akron sees a daily high around 34°F and a low around 21°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high34°F
Typical high range19°F to 49°F
Average low21°F
Typical low range3°F to 35°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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 -3°F 1982-01-17

Low

Highest 58°F 2013-01-13
Lowest -23°F 1994-01-19

Feels-like

Highest 58°F 2013-01-13
Lowest -46°F 1994-01-19

Humidity

Highest 11.9 g/m³ 2013-01-13
Lowest 0.4 g/m³ 1982-01-17

Wind

Highest 25 mph 2008-01-09
Lowest 3 mph 2020-01-31

Gust

Highest 65 mph 2013-01-30
Lowest 9 mph 2001-01-12

Precip

Wettest 6.90 in 2005
Driest 1.16 in 1981

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