It was a warm Christmas this year in Ohio. A very warm Christmas. Temperatures broke records in a few places, where Cincinnati saw highs hit 70 degrees.

But that doesn't mean snow lovers should give up. January is, on average, Ohio's coldest and also snowiest month of the year.

Two of the five major cities in Ohio, Cleveland and Toledo, both average over a foot of snow in the month of January.

In Cleveland, lake-effect snow showers are usually the main culprit in driving up snowfall totals during the month. Yet, a few clipper systems typical during the winter months can also bring additional accumulations, helping to push the average higher. 

Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus all see at least seven inches of snow on average for the month.

January is also the coldest month for Ohio, with average highs only in the mid-30s to near 40 degrees at best. Normal lows for the month typically settle in the low 20s.

However, Ohio has seen a large range of temperatures during the month of January, with the coldest temperatures falling below zero and the warmest temperatures climbing into the 70s.