Cleveland, Ohio has a humid continental climate. The city experiences four distinct seasons with cold, snowy winters and hot summers. Average temperatures range from around 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to around 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Annual precipitation averages around 37 inches of rain, which is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. Summers are generally warm and humid with frequent thunderstorms, while winters can be quite cold and dry with occasional lake-effect snow showers. Cleveland also sees an average of 21 days of measurable snowfall each year.
Cleveland, Ohio gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Cleveland averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 166 sunny days per year in Cleveland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Cleveland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 149 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 38 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year