Cleveland vs New York in January

New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Cleveland is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Cleveland vs New YorkJanuary climate, side by side

ClevelandNew York
Comfort score43/100 (F)50/100 (D)
Feels-like high-2°C1°C
Avg high / low3° / -4°5° / -1°
Rainfall49 mm88 mm
Rainy days79
Humidity75%68%
Air quality (AQI)3352

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

Cleveland vs New York in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cleveland or New York?
New York is the better pick in January — 50 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is cold, rainy, reliable snow, while Cleveland is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cleveland vs New York in January?
In January, Cleveland averages 3°C high / -4°C low with about 49 mm of rain; New York averages 5°C high / -1°C low with about 88 mm.