What was the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cincinnati, and when?
Freezing cold is part of life in the Midwest, so it’s no wonder we get many questions from reporters and homeowners about protecting your pipes during these cold snaps.
Do you need to heat an unfinished basement? As I told writer Katie Barton from Homedit, absolutely! Keep the temp at 55 degrees, even if you leave for a few days.
What if you have pipes in unheated areas of your home? Insulate them using foam pipe insulation, and seal any gaps around the pipes where cold air could enter with caulk or insulation. Check out our tips and tricks for sealing gaps and cracks in your home for specific details on thoroughly tackling this task.
You can also consider heat tape for pipes in your home’s untreated areas, as we discussed in the Homedit article.
So, what was the coldest temperature ever recorded in Cincinnati? According to Extreme Weather Watch, it was minus 25 degrees on January 18, 1977. That year, there were 25 days with temperatures below zero. Let’s hope Old Man Winter isn’t in a record-breaking mood this season.