What is the weather like in Cincinnati vs Columbus in January?

In January, Cincinnati averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Columbus averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 73 mm.

Cincinnati vs Columbus in January

Cincinnati is the better pick in January — 46 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Columbus is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Cincinnati vs Columbus — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Cincinnati	🇺🇸 Columbus
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	42/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	4° / -5°	3° / -5°
Rainfall	69 mm	73 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	70%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	34	30

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Cincinnati vs Columbus in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cincinnati or Columbus?: Cincinnati is the better pick in January — 46 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Columbus is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cincinnati vs Columbus in January?: In January, Cincinnati averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Columbus averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 73 mm.