January weather in Akron, OH
The average temperature in Akron in January is 28.8°F (21.0°F–36.7°F). Average precipitation: 1.83 inches.
January is a winter month in Akron, and is cooler than the annual average of 52.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 21m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
36.7°F
Avg Low
21.0°F
Precipitation
1.83 in
Daylight
9h 21m
January records in Akron
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 61.0°F (1952) | -0.8°F (2018) | 0.98 in (1948) |
| January 2 | 62.1°F (2000) | 4.1°F (2018) | 0.60 in (2006) |
| January 3 | 64.0°F (2023) | 2.1°F (2013) | 1.06 in (2000) |
| January 4 | 62.1°F (2023) | 4.1°F (2018) | 0.98 in (2004) |
| January 5 | 60.1°F (2007) | -1.8°F (2018) | 0.80 in (2007) |
| January 6 | 57.0°F (2007) | -10.8°F (2014) | 1.06 in (1950) |
| January 7 | 64.0°F (2008) | -10.8°F (2014) | 0.25 in (1951) |
| January 8 | 66.0°F (2008) | -1.8°F (2015) | 0.44 in (2005) |
| January 9 | 63.0°F (2026) | 2.1°F (2011) | 0.46 in (2024) |
| January 10 | 57.0°F (1950) | -1.8°F (2015) | 1.33 in (1950) |
| January 11 | 73.0°F (2020) | 8.2°F (2010) | 0.51 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 64.0°F (2017) | 10.2°F (2016) | 1.12 in (2017) |
| January 13 | 70.0°F (2005) | 4.1°F (2015) | 0.57 in (2005) |
| January 14 | 57.9°F (1952) | -3.8°F (2015) | 0.50 in (1951) |
| January 15 | 59.0°F (1952) | -5.8°F (2009) | 1.18 in (1950) |
| January 16 | 54.0°F (1949) | -10.8°F (2009) | 0.33 in (2022) |
| January 17 | 60.1°F (2017) | -14.8°F (2009) | 1.52 in (1952) |
| January 18 | 61.0°F (1949) | -2.0°F (1948) | 0.45 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 63.0°F (1949) | -3.8°F (2009) | 0.30 in (2023) |
| January 20 | 61.0°F (1951) | -2.7°F (2012) | 0.14 in (2017) |
| January 21 | 62.1°F (2017) | -4.9°F (2025) | 0.31 in (1949) |
| January 22 | 62.1°F (2017) | -8.9°F (2025) | 0.31 in (1952) |
| January 23 | 57.0°F (2012) | -4.9°F (2011) | 0.32 in (1949) |
| January 24 | 62.1°F (1950) | -4.9°F (2011) | 0.67 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 71.1°F (1950) | -7.1°F (2004) | 0.54 in (2026) |
| January 26 | 66.0°F (1950) | -5.8°F (2022) | 1.75 in (1952) |
| January 27 | 55.9°F (2002) | -6.9°F (2022) | 0.69 in (1949) |
| January 28 | 60.1°F (2002) | -11.7°F (2014) | 0.31 in (2013) |
| January 29 | 61.0°F (2002) | -7.8°F (2022) | 0.37 in (2002) |
| January 30 | 66.0°F (2013) | -18.0°F (2026) | 0.50 in (2001) |
| January 31 | 62.1°F (2002) | -20.0°F (2026) | 0.50 in (1951) |