Cincinnati weather in January
January in Cincinnati: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Cincinnati · #721 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cincinnati climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 10.4 cm / 4.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cincinnati in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cincinnati?
- January in Cincinnati: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cincinnati on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Cincinnati in January?
- In January, Cincinnati averages a daily high of 5.2°C and a low of -2.2°C, with about 93.1 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cincinnati in January?
- Cincinnati has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Cincinnati in January?
- Cincinnati sees roughly 10.4 cm of snowfall in January.