Weather in Cleveland in January
In an average January, Cleveland sees a daily high around 33°F and a low around 22°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 33°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°F to 47°F |
| Average low | 22°F |
| Typical low range | 6°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
64°F
2005-01-13
Lowest
-5°F
1982-01-17
Low
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-19°F
1994-01-19
Feels-like
Highest
56°F
2008-01-08
Lowest
-45°F
1985-01-21
Humidity
Highest
10.3 g/m³
1995-01-13
Lowest
0.5 g/m³
1982-01-17
Wind
Highest
33 mph
2008-01-09
Lowest
4 mph
1992-01-01
Gust
Highest
66 mph
2008-01-09
Lowest
9 mph
1980-01-01
Precip
Wettest
5.76 in
2023
Driest
1.30 in
1981
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