Hocking Hills State Park Weather Forecast
Hocking Hills State Park weather: 72°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Hocking Hills State Park is a state park in Ohio. Hocking Hills State Park is known for Old Man's Cave and recess caves.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Hocking Hills State Park with clear. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 67°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 56%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Hocking Hills State 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 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.
The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 274 mi away. Nearby highlights include New River Gorge National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hocking Hills State Park today at 8.7/10. 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 Hocking Hills State Park
Flood Watch issued September 17 at 8:29PM EDT until September 18 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Issued by NWS Wilmington OH
Weather in Hocking Hills State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:50 AM, Sep 18 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Hocking Hills State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 67° | 56% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 60° | 24% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 64° | 56% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 62° | 44% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 60° | 43% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 53° | 36% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 49° | 18% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | 10% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 7% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 48° | 12% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 48° | 8% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 44° | 26% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 47° | 16% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 45° | 19% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 42° | 26% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 24% | -- | — |
Climate in Hocking Hills State Park 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 | 34° | 19° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 26° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 37° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 68° | 47° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 54° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 63° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 86° | 67° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 64° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 80° | 59° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 48° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 38° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 30° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Hocking Hills State Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Best time to visit Hocking Hills State 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hocking Hills State Park?
Hocking Hills State Park is a state park in Ohio. Its coordinates are 39.4258, -82.5397. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hocking Hills State Park right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hocking Hills State Park?
June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Hocking Hills State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hocking Hills State Park in?
Hocking Hills State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:50 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Hocking Hills State Park?
The closest airports are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 274 mi away and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 297 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hocking Hills State Park?
Popular options include New River Gorge National Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Shenandoah National Park and Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - 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 18, 2026 at 3:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
