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

In January, Cincinnati averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm.

Cincinnati vs Detroit in January

Cincinnati is the better pick in January — 46 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Cincinnati vs Detroit — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Cincinnati	🇺🇸 Detroit
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	39/100 (F)
Feels-like high	0°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	4° / -5°	1° / -5°
Rainfall	69 mm	71 mm
Rainy days	8	11
Humidity	70%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	34	39

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

Month by month

Cincinnati vs Detroit in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cincinnati or Detroit?: Cincinnati is the better pick in January — 46 vs 39 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cincinnati is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Detroit is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cincinnati vs Detroit in January?: In January, Cincinnati averages 4°C high / -5°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Detroit averages 1°C high / -5°C low with about 71 mm.