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Weather & Climate in Cleveland, OH
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cleveland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 82.5 sq mi (213.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4785°N, 81.6794°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cuyahoga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 25, 1998 | 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania | M4.5 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio | M4.0 | 29 km | 2 km |
| Jan 26, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.9 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Ohio | M3.7 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Aug 28, 2023 | 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio | M3.6 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio | M3.6 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio | M3.5 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Michigan | M3.4 | 132 km | 3 km |
| Jan 26, 1991 | 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio | M3.4 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2001 | 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio | M3.4 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Jun 30, 2004 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.3 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2013 | 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio | M3.2 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio | M3.1 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio | M3.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio | M3.0 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada | M3.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 25, 2010 | 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio | M3.0 | 60 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
288 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 914 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 31, 1985 | EF5 | 54 km | 47.0 mi | 18 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF4 | 97 km | 56.2 mi | 16 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 55 km | 22.0 mi | 18 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 39 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF3 | 42 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1985 | EF3 | 57 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1983 | EF3 | 17 km | 12.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 12, 1978 | EF3 | 99 km | 7.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1973 | EF3 | 37 km | 12.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 29, 1966 | EF3 | 11 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1956 | EF3 | 90 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Mar 1, 1955 | EF3 | 87 km | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF2 | 15 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF2 | 49 km | 0.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF2 | 90 km | 8.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | 86 km | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2010 | EF2 | 82 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2006 | EF2 | 96 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2003 | EF2 | 78 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2002 | EF2 | 74 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Cleveland has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").