Weather in January 2026

Ohio weather in January 2026

The weather in Ohio in January is very cold with temperatures between 21°F and 30°F, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Ohio during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Let it snow! You can expect Ohio to be covered in white during the month of January. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Ohio in January 2026.

If you’re planning to visit Ohio in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Ohio before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
30° / 21°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
5
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
21
Dry Days
Dry Days
5
Rainfall
Rainfall
3.98
in
4.2
Sun Hours
4.2
Hrs

Ohio annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 30° / 21° 5 5 21 3.98 in
Awful
February 32° / 21° 5 5 19 3.94 in
Awful
March 42° / 30° 8 12 11 4.65 in
Awful
April 53° / 39° 9 16 5 5.67 in
Awful
May 66° / 51° 10 21 0 6.34 in
Ok
June 75° / 60° 8 22 0 7.13 in
Good
July 80° / 66° 8 23 0 5.79 in
Good
August 78° / 64° 6 25 0 4.88 in
Perfect
September 73° / 59° 6 24 0 4.76 in
Perfect
October 60° / 48° 9 22 0 5.28 in
Ok
November 46° / 37° 7 14 9 3.98 in
Awful
December 37° / 30° 5 10 16 4.41 in
Awful
Temperatures in Ohio in January
Rain in Ohio in January

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Weather in Ohio in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ohio in January?
The average temperature in Ohio in January is 21/30° F.
What is the chance of rain in Ohio in January?
On average, there are 5 rainy days in Ohio during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Ohio?
The weather in Ohio in January is awful.
Can it snow in Ohio in January?
On average, there are 21 snowy days in Ohio in January.
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