Weather in Cincinnati in January
In an average January, Cincinnati sees a daily high around 39°F and a low around 25°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 39°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 25°F to 54°F |
| Average low | 25°F |
| Typical low range | 8°F to 39°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
69°F
2020-01-11
Lowest
3°F
1982-01-17
Low
Highest
59°F
2002-01-29
Lowest
-20°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
59°F
2002-01-29
Lowest
-42°F
1985-01-20
Humidity
Highest
12.5 g/m³
1998-01-07
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-10
Wind
Highest
24 mph
1985-01-25
Lowest
3 mph
1993-01-06
Gust
Highest
64 mph
2013-01-30
Lowest
8 mph
1993-01-07
Precip
Wettest
6.21 in
2005
Driest
0.67 in
1981
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