Cleveland Weather Forecast
Cleveland weather: 63°F, light rain. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cleveland?
Yes - rain is likely in Cleveland today.
A 74% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 27% of a normal August week (0,2 in against 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Cleveland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 63° | 74% · 0,1 in | 25 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 60° | 14% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 58° | 15% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 62° | 7% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 64° | 34% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 74° / 66° | 13% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 64° | 2% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 69° / 63° | 17% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 75° / 67° | 19% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 61° | 29% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 60° / 56° | 29% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 57° | 19% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 72° / 60° | 23% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 62° | 16% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 64° | 23% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 60° | 23% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 2 |
What this means for Cleveland
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 74°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month.
A 74% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 80°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 35 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 63°F (17°C) with light rain. Humidity is 74% and wind is 16 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 3:38 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
