Akron, OH weather in January
Expect cold, snowy weather in Akron in January, with highs near 36°F and lows near 20°F. Rain or snow falls on about 18 days. Snowfall averages about 13.4 in. It is one of the coldest months in Akron. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 36°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 2.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.4 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 55% | 54% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:51 am / 5:08 pm | 7:37 am / 5:41 pm |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical January day
- 6 am25°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am25°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon29°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm31°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm29°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm27°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow18 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.9 in; a dry January brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.4 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 45°F
- Coolest January2003: average high 25°F
- Wettest January2017: 6.1 in
- Driest January2016: 1.2 in
- Highest reading69°F (January 11, 2020)
- Lowest reading-25°F (January 19, 1994)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
January compared with December and February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 36°F | 39°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 20°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 18 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 9.6 h | 10.7 h |
Highs change by -4°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Charleston, WV189 mi · high 44°F · 15 wet days
- Drier: Columbus, OH110 mi · high 37°F · 15 wet days
How Akron ranks in January
- Normal high297th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days358th driest of 378
- Comfortable days260th most of 339
What to pack for Akron in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 36°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 18 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1150 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 18% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Akron in January?
The normal high is 36°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -25°F (January 19, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in January?
About 18 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (6.1 in); the driest was in 2016 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Akron in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 13.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is January a good time to visit Akron?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (26 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).