Cleveland Weather Forecast
Cleveland weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Cleveland is a city in Ohio. Cleveland is known for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It has a population of about 370.000.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Cleveland with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 56°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 36%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Cleveland 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 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 22°F.
The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 184 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 67°F is 4.7°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cleveland today at 9.2/10. 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.
Active alerts for Cleveland
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 3:57AM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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Weather in Cleveland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:30 AM, Sep 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cleveland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light rain | 67° / 56° | 36% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 54° | 27% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 54° | 35% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 12% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 65° / 52° | 1% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 59° | 1% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 59° | 2% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 57° | 8% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 16% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 60° | 27% · 0,6 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 60° | 26% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 56° | 16% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 56° | 16% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 58° | 14% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 65° | 16% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
Climate in Cleveland 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 | 31° | 22° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 36° | 27° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 35° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 54° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 65° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 70° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 68° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 63° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 53° | 4,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 50° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 32° | 4,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Cleveland
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Air quality and pollen in Cleveland
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 Cleveland
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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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cleveland?
Cleveland is a city in Ohio. Its coordinates are 41.4993, -81.6944. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Cleveland right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 68% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cleveland?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cleveland, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cleveland in?
Cleveland observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:30 AM.
How many people live in Cleveland?
Cleveland has a population of approximately 370.000.
What is the nearest airport to Cleveland?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 184 mi away, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 284 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 306 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cleveland?
Popular options include Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Hocking Hills State Park, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park, CN Tower and Letchworth State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 September 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
