Columbus Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Columbus and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

Columbus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.4°C 34.4°F
Nightly temperature -7.8°C 18.1°F
Average temperature -3.2°C 26.2°F
Daily sunshine 4 hrs
Avg rainfall 63 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 5.7°C 42.3°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Columbus with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Columbus

Columbus average temperature in January

January rainfall

Columbus average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Columbus 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 Columbus in January 2024.