Cleveland, OH – Northern Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania experienced a relatively average meteorological summer in 2025, with temperatures staying close to historical norms while rainfall totals varied widely by location.
According to the National Weather Service Cleveland office, average temperatures from June through August were generally within one degree of seasonal norms. Akron-Canton, for example, reported an average temperature of 72.1°F, just 0.1°F above normal. Meanwhile, Erie, Pennsylvania saw an average temperature of 71.4°F, 0.6°F higher than normal.
Precipitation, however, was more inconsistent across the region. Akron-Canton recorded only 7.77 inches of rain — 4.47 inches below normal — while Mansfield, Ohio received 10.25 inches, 2.02 inches above normal. Cleveland logged 12.22 inches of rain, surpassing its norm by 2.41 inches.
Toledo and Youngstown both recorded warmer-than-average summers. Toledo’s average temperature reached 73.3°F, 0.7°F above normal, while Youngstown reported 71.1°F, 1.5°F warmer than usual — the largest temperature departure among the six cities reviewed.
Across the region, the warmest temperature was recorded in Cleveland at 94°F on both June 23 and July 6. The coldest temperature, 36°F, occurred in Youngstown on June 1.
The NWS report highlights a summer season that may have felt typical to most residents, though local variations in rainfall could have affected agriculture, water systems, and outdoor planning differently across cities.
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