Cincinnati Weather in January

What's the weather like in Cincinnati (Ohio) in January 2024?

The climate in Cincinnati during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Cincinnati and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

Cincinnati weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 3.3°C 37.9°F
Nightly temperature -6.7°C 19.9°F
Average temperature -1.7°C 28.9°F
Daily sunshine 4.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 69 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cincinnati with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Cincinnati

Cincinnati average temperature in January

January rainfall

Cincinnati average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Cincinnati average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cincinnati in January 2024.