Ohio Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 36 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Ohio Climate Overview

Ohio has an average annual temperature of 51.8°F (across all 36 cities) with approximately 958 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 78%. The warmest city is Cincinnati with average July highs of 95.7°F, while Lima is the coldest with average January lows of -2.2°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Cincinnati
Jul High: 95.7°F
Coldest City
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Lima
Jan Low: -2.2°F
Wettest City
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Cincinnati
1072 mm/yr
Driest City
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Toledo
876 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 91.6°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 2.1°F
Cities With Data
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36
cities in Ohio
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Ohio — Weather History

📅 Ohio Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 36 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Ohio Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Ohio with average highs around 91.6°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 2.1°F. May is the wettest month with approximately 102 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 53.4°F 2.1°F 27.7°F 62 87% 3.1 1.60
Feb 57.9°F 5.7°F 31.8°F 59 85% 2.9 2.50
Mar 68°F 14.4°F 41.2°F 78 81% 2.8 3.50
Apr 75.7°F 24.3°F 50°F 93 78% 2.6 4.70
May 82.2°F 35.8°F 59°F 102 77% 2.1 5.40
Jun 88.2°F 46.2°F 67.3°F 99 76% 1.8 6.00
Jul 90.7°F 54°F 72.3°F 96 73% 1.6 5.90
Aug 91.6°F 51.8°F 71.8°F 81 70% 1.6 5.30
Sep 88.9°F 42.4°F 65.7°F 75 70% 1.8 4.30
Oct 80.2°F 30.7°F 55.6°F 74 73% 2.2 3.00
Nov 68.5°F 21°F 44.8°F 75 79% 2.5 2.00
Dec 56.7°F 9.7°F 33.1°F 74 85% 2.7 1.40

📈 Ohio Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Ohio Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Ohio's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 36 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Ohio

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Ohio.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Ohio?
Cincinnati is the hottest city in Ohio with an average July high of 95.7°F based on 45 years of data. View Cincinnati weather history →
What is the coldest city in Ohio?
Lima is the coldest city with average January lows of -2.2°F. View Lima weather history →
Which city in Ohio gets the most rain?
Cincinnati is the wettest city in Ohio with approximately 1072 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Cincinnati weather history →
What is the warmest month in Ohio?
Aug is the warmest month across Ohio, with state-wide average highs of 91.6°F and average lows of 51.8°F.
How many cities in Ohio have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 36 cities in Ohio, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Ohio?
Jun is the sunniest month across Ohio with an average solar radiation of 6.00 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 36 cities in Ohio at monthly temporal resolution.