Cleveland weather in January
January in Cleveland: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Cleveland · #800 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cleveland climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 26°F | |
| Rainfall | 95 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 26.8 cm / 10.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cleveland in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cleveland?
- January in Cleveland: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cleveland on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Cleveland in January?
- In January, Cleveland averages a daily high of 2.5°C and a low of -3.2°C, with about 95.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cleveland in January?
- Cleveland has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Cleveland in January?
- Cleveland sees roughly 26.8 cm of snowfall in January.