State in United States

National Parks in Ohio

Ohio travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 65°F now🕔 1:22 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 11.8 million

National and state parks in Ohio

Map of Ohio

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 39°57′40.3″N 82°59′55.7″W (39.9612, -82.9988)

Best time to visit Ohio

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

Ohio is a state in United States. Ohio is a US state with its capital at Columbus. It has a population of about 11.8 million. The capital is Columbus.

Right now it is 65°F (19°C) in Ohio with clear. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 54°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Ohio is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 291 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, New River Gorge National Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is 8.6°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Ohio today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ohio?

Ohio is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.9612, -82.9988. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Ohio right now?

It is currently 65°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Ohio?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Ohio, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Ohio in?

Ohio observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:22 AM.

How many people live in Ohio?

Ohio has a population of approximately 11.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Ohio?

The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 291 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 304 mi away and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 310 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Ohio?

Popular options include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, New River Gorge National Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Indiana Dunes National Park and Grayson Highlands State Park.

What places are in Ohio?

Ohio covers 3 places in this atlas, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland and Hocking Hills State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 1:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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