Ohio climate
World Climates covers 6 places in Ohio. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Cincinnati (13 °C55 °F) and the coolest is Akron (10 °C50 °F). The wettest is Cincinnati with 1,116 mm44 in of precipitation per year, the driest Toledo with 906 mm36 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot-summer humid continental (Dfa, 6 places).
The highest monthly average high is in Cincinnati (31 °C87 °F in August); the lowest monthly average low is in Toledo (−8 °C18 °F in January).
Across the places in Ohio, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, August and September (3, 3 and 6 of 6 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Ohio?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Ohio is Cincinnati at 13 °C55 °F. The coolest is Akron at 10 °C50 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Ohio?
Cincinnati gets the most precipitation, 1,116 mm44 in in an average year. The driest place is Toledo with 906 mm36 in.
How many places in Ohio does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 6 places in Ohio. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Ohio?
It depends on the place. Across Ohio, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, August and September. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Ohio
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 11 | 29 | −6 | 986 |
| Cleveland | 11 | 26 | −5 | 936 |
| Cincinnati | 13 | 31 | −5 | 1,116 |
| Toledo | 10 | 29 | −8 | 906 |
| Akron | 10 | 29 | −7 | 995 |
| Dayton | 11 | 29 | −7 | 1,035 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.