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Medina, OH has a humid continental climate, characterized by warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures typically range from around 20°F in the winter months to around 80°F in the summer months. Precipitation levels are generally moderate throughout the year, with an average of 32 inches annually. Snowfall can be expected during the winter months and thunderstorms are common during the warmer months of June through August. The area experiences four distinct seasons, allowing for plenty of outdoor activities and recreation opportunities that residents can enjoy throughout the year.

Medina, Ohio gets 39 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Medina averages 34 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 Medina. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Medina gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 136 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20
Rain: averages 39 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Medina is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Ohio.

9.1 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, August and September are the most pleasant months in Medina, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMedina, OhioUnited States
  38.5 in.38.1 in.
  33.8 in.27.8 in.
  136.2 days106.2 days
  166 days205 days
  82.5°85.8°
  19.5°21.7°
  6.97
  3.44.3
  1089 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Medina with an average high temperature of 82.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Ohio. In Medina, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Medina are June, August and September.
In Medina, there are 6.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Ohio.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Medina with an average of 19.5°. This is about average compared to other places in Ohio.
In Medina, there are 118.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Ohio.
In Medina, there are 4.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Ohio.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Medina but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
July is the wettest month in Medina with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.1 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 30% of yearly precipitation and 19% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 38.5 inches in Medina means that it is drier than most places in Ohio.
April is the rainiest month in Medina with 13.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 8.9 rainy days. There are 136.2 rainy days annually in Medina, which is rainier than most places in Ohio. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.8 inches in Medina means that it is snowier than most places in Ohio. January is the snowiest month in Medina with 9.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 2 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

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