Cleveland climate
Warm, wet seasons call for shade and a storm route
Nearby Chattanooga Lovell Airport 1991-2020 normals show a 61.9 degree Fahrenheit annual mean, 55.0 inches of annual precipitation, 3.6 inches of snow, 57.8 days with highs of at least 90 degrees, and 56.1 days with lows at or below 32 degrees. The station is regional, not inside Cleveland.
Use it as a nearby comparison, then inspect cooling, shade, humidity, roof, drainage, sidewalks, power, flood routes, and the way to care during a hot or wet season.
Living through the seasons
Summer and winter comfort tell a similar story.
- Overall Comfort
- Good
2.8 / 5
- Average Summer High
- 89°F
- Days Above 90°F
- 56 days/year
- Summer Feel
- Very Good
Warm · 89°F
Good
3.4 / 5
- Average Winter Low
- 35°F / 2°C
- Days Below Freezing
- 52 days/year
- Winter Feel
- Good
Very Good
Good
2.9 / 5
The shape of the year
Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.
- Humidity
- 77%
- Comfortable Months
- 5 months
- Solar Exposure
- 1600 peak sun hrs/yr
Good
Fair
Poor
Air, allergies, and weather
Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.
Air and allergies
- Air Quality
- Excellent
- Allergy Levels
- Poor
4.7 / 5
Current AQI
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Current PM2.5
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Timing and weather
- Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
- 6.3 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
- Best Months
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Toughest Months
- Jan, Feb, Dec
- Heat Risk
- Moderate
- Drought Risk
- Low
- Weather Volatility
- Moderate
Good · 6.3 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average
Good
3.1 / 5
Cleveland in everyday life
Could Cleveland work for you?
What may work well
- Nearby NOAA normals offer a clear regional climate comparison.
- The city and county provide both indoor and outdoor choices.
What to think about
- The station does not describe every Cleveland neighborhood.
- Heat, humidity, heavy rain, flooding, and power need attention.
Choose Cleveland for the whole year
Inspect heating and cooling
Review HVAC, insulation, windows, shade, roof, filters, humidity, and power.
Price storm resilience
Ask about gutters, drainage, flood coverage, roof, sidewalks, covered parking, and safe routes.
Keep indoor choices
Pair the Greenway with meals, history, calls, exercise, library, and home activities during heat or rain.
Questions retirees ask
Does Cleveland have a mild climate?
The nearby normals show warm summers, substantial rain, some snow, and freezing nights. Review heat, humidity, drainage, power, and the exact home rather than a simple label.
What should I inspect before buying?
Review cooling, shade, insulation, roof, gutters, drainage, sidewalks, power, parking, and the route to care during heat or heavy rain.
Cleveland's climate choice depends on cooling, shade, drainage, storm access, power, and comfortable routes through warm and wet seasons.
Sources
Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.
Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.
- NASA POWER
Used for Overall Comfort, Summer Feel, Average Summer High, Days Above 90°F, Winter Feel, Average Winter Low, Days Below Freezing, Humidity, Comfortable Months, Solar Exposure, Best Months, Toughest Months, Allergy Levels, Heat Risk
- Open-Meteo / Copernicus CAMS, checked against U.S. EPA AirData
Used for Air Quality, Long-Term Fine-Particle Pollution
Checked 2026-05-18
- Federal Emergency Management Agency National Risk Index
Used for Drought Risk
- Open-Meteo + Climate Heuristic
Used for Weather Volatility
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