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Weather & Climate in Lakewood, OH

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lakewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 63.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density9,067/sq mi
Coordinates41.4833°N, 81.8011°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCuyahoga County County
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 63.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.7 / 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

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 118 km 5 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 36 km 2 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 97 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 42 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 61 km 5 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 74 km 5 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 70 km 5 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 62 km 5 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 66 km 5 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 123 km 3 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 98 km 5 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 30 km 5 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 68 km 5 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 55 km 5 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 48 km 5 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 41 km 5 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 91 km 5 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 90 km 6 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 56 km 5 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 68 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

287 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 48 fatalities, 783 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF5 63 km 47.0 mi 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 47 km 22.0 mi 18
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 48 km 8.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 33 km 7.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 67 km 15.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 21 km 12.0 mi 1
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 44 km 12.9 mi 0
Sep 29, 1966 EF3 21 km 4.5 mi 0
Aug 5, 1956 EF3 99 km 0.1 mi 2
Mar 1, 1955 EF3 97 km 2.5 mi 1
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 59 km 0.7 mi 0
Aug 24, 2023 EF2 25 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 81 km 8.7 mi 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 96 km 6.7 mi 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 80 km 11.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 2006 EF2 96 km 6.0 mi 0
Nov 12, 2003 EF2 77 km 12.0 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 69 km 9.5 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 31 km 10.1 mi 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 62 km 5.0 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 — 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°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 75°F (24°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

Lakewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").

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