National park in Ohio

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Travel Guide

Cuyahoga Valley National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 61°F now🕔 6:12 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October

Summary

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a national park in Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a US national park known for waterfalls and the towpath trail.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 59°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 193 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hocking Hills State Park, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park and CN Tower.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Cuyahoga Valley National Park 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.

Map of Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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

Coordinates: 41°16′50.9″N 81°34′4.1″W (41.2808, -81.5678)

Weather in Cuyahoga Valley National Park right now

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61°F
Clear · feels like 60°F
Humidity64%
Wind3 mph W
Gusts3 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure995 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 15 mi
Air quality54 · Moderate
Sunrise6:41 AM
Sunset8:16 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 57%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:12 AM, Aug 21 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 85° / 63°

Drizzle · 76% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 73° / 58°

Light drizzle · 72% rain · wind 14 mph

Quick facts about Cuyahoga Valley National Park

TypeNational park
StateOhio
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates41°16′50.9″N 81°34′4.1″W (41.2808, -81.5678)
Established2000
Known forwaterfalls and the towpath trail
Local time6:12 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Best time to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Go in June, July, August, September and October. 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.

January★★☆☆☆
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June★★★★
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October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZ193 miToronto
Washington Dulles International AirportIAD270 miVirginia
Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportDCA292 miWashington, D.C.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a national park in Ohio. Its coordinates are 41.2808, -81.5678. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Cuyahoga Valley National Park right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 64% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

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

What time zone is Cuyahoga Valley National Park in?

Cuyahoga Valley National Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:12 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 193 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 270 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 292 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

Popular options include Hocking Hills State Park, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park, CN Tower, Letchworth State Park and New River Gorge National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 21, 2026 at 6:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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