Akron, OH Climate & Monthly Averages
Akron has a humid subtropical climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 83° by day; January is the coldest at 36°.
Akron's climate is a story of contrasts
The Akron year is defined by how long its winter lasts: 4 months average sub-freezing nights, bottoming out in January at 21°F (-6°C). Summer is the short exception, with July reaching 83°F (28°C).
July
83° by day 65° at nightJanuary
36° by day 21° at nightThe two ends of the year
January sits at the other end of the year: 36°F (2°C) by day, 21°F (-6°C) at night. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 83°F (28°C), lows of 65°F (18°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 94°F (35°C) and the lowest daily minimum -19°F (-28°C). Sunshine averages 8.2 hours a day over the year - duller than about 78% of the cities we track, peaking in July at 11.9 hours.
Between the average July and the average January lie 25°C, a wider spread than roughly 83% of the cities we track. Snow falls on roughly 20 days a year, mostly November through April. June is the wettest month at 4.8 inches (121 mm) over 13 days; September is the driest.
More climate facts for Akron
- Hottest month: July - highs near 83°F (28°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 36°F (2°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 94°F (35°C) high · -19°F (-28°C) low
- Wettest month: June (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 25°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
- Snow: about 20 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 4
- Average humidity: 71%
Four distinct parts of the year in Akron
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Akron runs cool rather than cold: 60°F (15°C) by day, 41°F (5°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days, plus about 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Akron is hot: 81°F (27°C) by day, 63°F (17°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 41 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.6 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Akron stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); rain falls on around 31 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Akron runs cold: 39°F (4°C) by day, 24°F (-4°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days, plus about 13 snowy days.
Akron temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.
Choosing a season in Akron
Best time to visit Akron
Aim for April to September if you get the choice: these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year, and highs average 75°F (24°C) against roughly 13 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What to pack
Pack for Akron with light clothing for the warm months, a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter and proper waterproofs rather than an umbrella - wet days are the norm here. July nights average 65°F (18°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Monthly highs, lows and seasonal change
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 21° | 13 | 3.5 in | 4.2 h/day | 9.5 h | 42% | 73% |
| February | 41° | 23° | 11 | 3.3 in | 6.1 h/day | 10.6 h | 40% | 70% |
| March | 49° | 31° | 14 | 3.8 in | 6.9 h/day | 11.8 h | 46% | 68% |
| April | 60° | 40° | 14 | 3.9 in | 8.7 h/day | 13.3 h | 48% | 67% |
| May | 71° | 52° | 14 | 4.4 in | 10.1 h/day | 14.5 h | 45% | 70% |
| June | 78° | 61° | 13 | 4.8 in | 11.7 h/day | 15.1 h | 45% | 70% |
| July | 83° | 65° | 14 | 4.4 in | 11.9 h/day | 14.8 h | 47% | 72% |
| August | 81° | 64° | 13 | 3.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 13.8 h | 42% | 74% |
| September | 76° | 59° | 10 | 2.9 in | 9.6 h/day | 12.4 h | 32% | 73% |
| October | 64° | 48° | 11 | 3.3 in | 7.5 h/day | 11.0 h | 37% | 72% |
| November | 50° | 36° | 10 | 2.9 in | 5.9 h/day | 9.8 h | 35% | 71% |
| December | 42° | 29° | 12 | 3.2 in | 4.2 h/day | 9.2 h | 40% | 76% |
Akron from the coldest month to the hottest
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Akron's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 4.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
- Snow
- 6 days
February
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 6.1 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
- Snow
- 4 days
March
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
- Snow
- 3 days
April
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 8.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.3 h
- Snow
- 1 day
May
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
June
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 11.7 h
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
July
- Rain
- 14 days
- Sunshine
- 11.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
August
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 9.6 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 5.9 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
- Snow
- 2 days
December
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 4.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.2 h
- Snow
- 4 days
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Akron's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Where Akron sits among other climates
- Akron sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 52°F (11°C) as an annual average, 44.4 inches (1127 mm) of precipitation and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.