Toledo, OH weather in January
In January, Toledo sees highs around 35°F and lows around 20°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 14 wet days. Snowfall averages about 12.3 in. It is one of the coldest months in Toledo. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 35°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.3 in
- snow on the ground 15 days
How January changes from start to finish
| January 1 | January 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 35°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 20°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 43% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:01 am / 5:14 pm | 7:47 am / 5:48 pm |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 10.0 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 am24°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am24°Fdew point 19°F
- Noon28°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm30°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm28°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm26°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Toledo Express Airport (14 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 34% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 63%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more15 of 31
Average days per January, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in January
Normal precipitation is 2.4 in; a dry January brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.3 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How January varies from year to year
- Warmest January, 1991-20202006: average high 43°F
- Coolest January1994: average high 25°F
- Wettest January2005: 4.5 in
- Driest January2001: 0.5 in
- Highest reading66°F (January 7, 2008)
- Lowest reading-18°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 | 39°F | 35°F | 38°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 20°F | 22°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 14 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | 9.6 h | 10.6 h |
Highs change by -4°F from December and +3°F into February.
Nearby alternatives in January
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH184 mi · high 41°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Carmel, IN178 mi · high 33°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Traverse City, MI238 mi · high 29°F · 14 wet days
How Toledo ranks in January
- Normal high302nd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days335th driest of 378
- Comfortable days261st most of 339
What to pack for Toledo in January
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 15 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
January has 1162 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 17% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Toledo in January?
The normal high is 35°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest January reading was -18°F (January 19, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Toledo in January?
About 14 days in January have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest January in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (4.5 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Toledo in January?
Yes. Normal snowfall in January is 12.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 15 days.
Is January a good time to visit Toledo?
January ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Toledo (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, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 669 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Toledo Metcalf Fld (USW00004848), 8.1 mi SSE of the city center, 622 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Toledo Express Airport (725360-94830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 674 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.