Cincinnati, OH Weather
Cincinnati hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 99°F (37°C) is about 15°F (8°C) above the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cincinnati weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Cincinnati looks sunny, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 68°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
Cincinnati 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cincinnati
Cincinnati has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 40°F (4°C) in January to around 85°F (30°C) in July, and the city records roughly 134 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Cincinnati weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: -23°F (-31°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: March (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 10 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 68°F (20°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 25°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -23°F (-31°C).
Rain, sun and snow
March is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.6 inches (118 mm) of rain over 12 days, while October is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 10 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Cincinnati is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cincinnati runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cincinnati stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (19°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 26 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Cincinnati is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (7°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Cincinnati by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | 11 | 3.5 in | 5.3 h/day | 70% |
| February | 46° | 28° | 10 | 3.8 in | 6.5 h/day | 68% |
| March | 54° | 35° | 12 | 4.6 in | 7.6 h/day | 66% |
| April | 64° | 44° | 13 | 4.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 66% |
| May | 74° | 56° | 14 | 4.4 in | 10.0 h/day | 71% |
| June | 82° | 64° | 12 | 4.5 in | 11.7 h/day | 68% |
| July | 85° | 68° | 13 | 4.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| August | 84° | 66° | 12 | 3.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 72% |
| September | 80° | 62° | 8 | 3.2 in | 10.0 h/day | 70% |
| October | 68° | 50° | 9 | 2.9 in | 8.3 h/day | 69% |
| November | 54° | 38° | 9 | 3.1 in | 6.5 h/day | 70% |
| December | 46° | 31° | 10 | 3.4 in | 5.1 h/day | 73% |