August weather forecast
Ohio, USA

August continues the summer pattern in Ohio but with a subtle transition towards the end of the hot season. The month experiences minimum temperatures ranging from 61°F (16.1°C) to 63°F (17.2°C), and maximum temperatures ranging from 80°F (26.7°C) to 82°F (27.8°C).

In the regions near Lake Erie, temperatures remain moderated, while the southern parts continue to endure the summer's warmth. Major cities, including Columbus and Cleveland, follow the general pattern of summer weather.

Rainfall in August slightly increases compared to July, with average monthly precipitation falling between 2.5" (64mm) to 3" (76mm). Thunderstorms persist, mainly in the southern regions, contributing to the rainfall.

August's weather maintains the summer characteristics but shows a gradual shift from the peak heat of July. The slight reduction in temperatures and a minor increase in rainfall signal the beginning of the transition into the fall season.

Rivers like the Cuyahoga and Maumee exhibit consistent flow, reflecting the ongoing summer warmth. Fog remains rare, and the humidity levels continue to be substantial.

The weather in August serves as a continuation of July's summer pattern but with indications of an upcoming change. The minor reduction in temperature and increase in precipitation set August apart from July, subtly pointing towards the imminent arrival of autumn. While still firmly within the summer season, August's climate in Ohio hints at the transitional nature of the month as it bridges the hot summer and the approaching fall.

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• Columbus - August »
  On the first day of August in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. In Columbus, in August, during 14.9 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Cleveland - August »
  With an average ocean temperature of 76.3°F (24.6°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Cleveland, Ohio. In Cleveland in August, the average water temperature is 76.3°F (24.6°C).
• Cincinnati - August »
  August through October, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Cincinnati, Ohio. August through October, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• Toledo - August »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Toledo is August, with an average ocean temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C). On the first day of August in Toledo sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:51 pm.
• Akron - August »
  July and August, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Akron, Ohio. The months with the lowest humidity in Akron are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
• Dayton - August »
  June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Dayton, Ohio. In Dayton in August, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Parma - August »
  With August's arrival, Parma's weather records an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), marking little difference from July's 79.2°F (26.2°C). In Parma in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Canton - August »
  On the last day of August, in Canton sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT. In August, the average relative humidity in Canton is 77%.
• Youngstown - August »
  April, May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Youngstown, Ohio. In Youngstown, Ohio, in August, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Lorain - August »
  In Lorain, Ohio, in August, during 15.9 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of August, in Lorain sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.
• Hamilton - August »
  In Hamilton, during August, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In Hamilton, during August, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.
• Springfield - August »
  In Springfield, during August, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Springfield, Ohio.