CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohioans will step into October under bright skies but with a cooler snap arriving by Wednesday morning. Residents across Cuyahoga County should plan for sunny afternoons paired with chilly mornings as fall temperatures settle in. Drivers along I-90 and commuters into downtown Cleveland won’t face weather-related delays, but early risers will notice brisk air by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, temperatures today will climb near 76 degrees before dipping into the upper 50s tonight. On Tuesday, sunshine continues with highs in the mid-70s, though winds shift northeast by evening, signaling a cooler push. By Wednesday, highs will stall near 68 degrees, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 40s, marking the season’s first taste of fall chill.
The stretch of dry, sunny days will benefit travel, outdoor work, and school commutes across northern Ohio. However, cooler nights will require jackets for morning bus stops and extra care for those with sensitive health conditions. With low humidity and light winds, fire danger remains low, and no rainfall is expected through the week.
Residents planning weekend activities across Lake Erie’s shoreline or in metro parks can expect ideal fall weather: daytime highs in the mid-to-upper 70s and clear skies. Still, the sharp difference between day and night temperatures could make conditions feel cooler than expected after sunset.
This stable pattern holds through Saturday, but forecasters caution that longer-term models suggest unsettled weather could build by early next week. Until then, Ohio enjoys a rare stretch of calm, golden autumn days.
Five Day Forecast for Cleveland, Ohio
- Monday: Sunny, high near 76. Low around 58.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 75. Low near 53.
- Wednesday (Oct. 1): Sunny, high near 68. Low around 49.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 71. Low around 53.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 75. Clear skies at night, low near 56.
