Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Akron Canton Rgnl, OH Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 41.6"
- Annual precip
- 185d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Akron Canton Rgnl
Akron Canton Rgnl, Ohio averages 52°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 41.6"
- annual precipitation · 47" snow
- 185 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
Annual Snow
47.2"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.6"
Plus 47.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Akron Canton Rgnl) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Akron Canton Rgnl area.
How Akron Canton Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Akron Canton Rgnl's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Akron Canton Rgnl
MethodologyZooming out from Akron Canton Rgnl's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9" | 13.4" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4" | 12.0" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2" | 7.6" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9" | 1.7" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3" | 0.3" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1" | 3.3" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9" | 8.9" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.9"
Snow: 13.4"
17.8 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
Snow: 12.0"
14.5 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
Snow: 7.6"
14.2 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 1.7"
14.6 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
14.1 days with precipitation
June 4.4"
12.4 days with precipitation
July 4.1"
11.8 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
10.1 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
9.9 days with precipitation
October 3.3"
Snow: 0.3"
12.0 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 3.3"
12.5 days with precipitation
December 2.9"
Snow: 8.9"
16.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
185 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,700
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
870
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74% | 10.4 | 11% | 57% |
| February | 71% | 10.5 | 11% | 56% |
| March | 64% | 10.1 | 13% | 46% |
| April | 62% | 9.3 | 14% | 36% |
| May | 68% | 8.0 | 13% | 33% |
| June | 69% | 7.3 | 17% | 20% |
| July | 70% | 6.9 | 13% | 21% |
| August | 72% | 6.9 | 20% | 20% |
| September | 73% | 8.0 | 22% | 26% |
| October | 71% | 9.1 | 18% | 41% |
| November | 74% | 10.2 | 8% | 59% |
| December | 77% | 10.4 | 7% | 63% |
What Akron Canton Rgnl's climate means for you
Akron Canton Rgnl runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 185 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,700 heating and 870 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Akron Canton Rgnl, OH
Based on station USW00014895 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Akron Canton Rgnl, Ohio averages 52°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Akron Canton Rgnl sees about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 47.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 185 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 24 and the first fall freeze near October 26. On the energy side, 5,700 heating degree days and 870 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Akron Canton Rgnl scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Akron Canton Rgnl, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Akron Canton Rgnl, Ohio is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Akron Canton Rgnl get? ▼
Akron Canton Rgnl receives 41.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 47.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Akron Canton Rgnl? ▼
Akron Canton Rgnl has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Akron Canton Rgnl? ▼
Akron Canton Rgnl has approximately 185 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 24 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Akron Canton Rgnl? ▼
Akron Canton Rgnl has 5,700 heating degree days and 870 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Akron Canton Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014895 near Akron Canton Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014895. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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