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Ohio Weather Forecast

Ohio weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 72°F now🕔 6:38 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 11.8 million

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 80° / 67°

Overcast · 36% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌧️ 73° / 61°

Heavy drizzle · 10% rain · wind 11 mph

Best time to go outside today

7 AM - 10 AM · comfort score 9.4/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.6
Outdoors9.6
Beach day6.3
Swimming5.8
Hiking9.6
Running8.9
Cycling9.6
Camping9.4
Fishing9.8
Photography7.9
Stargazing6.7
Family time9.6
Driving9.5
Flying out9.5

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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 6:38 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 6:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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