Ohio Weather Forecast
Ohio weather: 74°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 74°F (23°C) in Ohio with overcast. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 56°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 76%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Ohio 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 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 7.9°F above the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Ohio today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Ohio right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:15 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Ohio
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 56° | 76% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 64° / 48° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 54° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 53° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 46° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 46° | 0% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 54° | 3% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 58° | 3% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 49° | 4% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 53° | 16% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 64° | 23% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 58° | 26% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 71° / 52° | 23% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 55° | 17% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 52° | 11% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 14% | -- | — |
Climate in Ohio month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 19° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 25° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 37° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 67° | 47° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 72° | 54° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 82° | 64° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 68° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 82° | 65° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 61° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 66° | 48° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 37° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 29° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Ohio
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Air quality and pollen in Ohio
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Ohio
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.
Weather by national park in Ohio
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Ohio
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Ohio
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Explore Ohio
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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 74°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 61% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ohio?
June, July, August, September and October 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 2:15 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
