Cleveland averages 8.7 days a year above 90°F, with July the wettest month at 3.66 in of normal rain. The hottest day on record was 99°F on Jul 31, 1999; the coldest, −13°F on Feb 23, 2015. The single biggest 24-hour rain event recorded was 3.18 in on Aug 2, 2007.
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Cleveland
Year-round temperature
In Cleveland, the warmest months are June through September, with average daily highs between 74°F and 81°F. The coldest stretch runs December through February, with highs between 35°F and 40°F and overnight lows reaching 24°F.
Rainfall through the year
Rainfall in Cleveland averages 2.8 in per month over the long run. July is the wettest at 3.7 in, while February is the driest at 1.5 in.
Days at 90 °F or hotter
Cleveland averages 8.7 days per year at 90 °F or hotter. The hottest year on record saw 18 such days (2005); the coolest just 1 (2023).
Precipitation this year
As of May 28, Cleveland has received 12.8 in of precipitation this year — 7% above the long-term normal for this point in the year (11.9 in).