Ohio Weather Forecast
Ohio weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Ohio?
No - rain is unlikely in Ohio today.
A 11% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 9% of a normal August week (0,1 in against 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for Ohio
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 65° | 11% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 67° | 36% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 61° | 10% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 55° | 2% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 57° | 1% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 59° | 24% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 66° | 24% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 67° | 14% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 65° | 6% | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 74° / 69° | 14% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 67° | 24% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 71° | 29% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 72° | 33% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 71° | 29% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 64° | 29% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 11% | 10 mph | 6 |
What this means for Ohio
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month.
A 11% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 82°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 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 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Ohio?
June, July, August and September 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 10:58 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
