Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cleveland, OH Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 41.0"
- Annual precip
- 197d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio averages 52°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 41.0"
- annual precipitation · 64" snow
- 197 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
44°F
Annual Precip
41.0"
Annual Snow
63.8"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
41.0"
Plus 63.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cleveland) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cleveland area.
How Cleveland compares to every U.S. city
Cleveland's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cleveland
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Cleveland captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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) | 22°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0" | 18.4" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 2.5" | 15.1" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1" | 10.8" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8" | 2.7" | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.1" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4" | 4.5" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0" | 12.2" | 22.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
Snow: 18.4"
17.7 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
Snow: 15.1"
14.6 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
Snow: 10.8"
14.6 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
Snow: 2.7"
14.8 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
13.4 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
July 3.7"
10.7 days with precipitation
August 3.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
10.1 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
Snow: 0.1"
12.1 days with precipitation
November 3.4"
Snow: 4.5"
13.1 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
Snow: 12.2"
15.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 3
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
197 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,516
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
947
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 | 72% | 10.8 | 11% | 63% |
| February | 71% | 10.8 | 13% | 59% |
| March | 64% | 10.4 | 15% | 48% |
| April | 63% | 9.7 | 18% | 38% |
| May | 67% | 8.6 | 16% | 32% |
| June | 67% | 8.0 | 18% | 20% |
| July | 69% | 7.6 | 16% | 20% |
| August | 71% | 7.7 | 24% | 21% |
| September | 71% | 8.8 | 25% | 31% |
| October | 69% | 10.0 | 15% | 50% |
| November | 72% | 10.9 | 8% | 64% |
| December | 75% | 11.1 | 7% | 71% |
What Cleveland's climate means for you
Cleveland runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 197 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,516 heating and 947 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: Cleveland, OH
Based on station USW00014820 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Cleveland, Ohio averages 52°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 44°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.
Cleveland averages 41.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 63.8 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 197 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 20 and the first fall freeze near November 3. As for energy demand, 5,516 heating degree days and 947 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cleveland scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cleveland, OH? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cleveland, Ohio is 52°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Cleveland get? ▼
Cleveland receives 41.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 63.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland has approximately 197 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 20 and the first fall freeze around November 3.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cleveland? ▼
Cleveland has 5,516 heating degree days and 947 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 Cleveland climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014820 near Cleveland.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014820. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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