Cincinnati, Ohio – Cool, crisp mornings in Cincinnati are giving way to warm September afternoons as Ohio settles into a stretch of classic fall weather. Drivers heading out early along I-71 may want a light jacket, but afternoons will feel more like late summer than early autumn.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, skies will stay sunny across southwest Ohio this week with temperatures climbing into the low-to-mid 80s by Tuesday and holding steady through Friday. Overnight lows dip into the 50s, keeping mornings fresh and comfortable. Conditions remain calm, with only light, variable winds expected.
Cincinnati neighborhoods, from Mount Lookout to Clifton, can expect sunny commutes and easy school drop-offs, while evening activities across Hamilton County will benefit from clear skies. Roads should stay dry for regional travel, making it a favorable week for outdoor events and construction crews working along I-275 and U.S. 50.
Residents should still prepare for cooler nights. Windows left open could make homes chilly by sunrise, and parents sending children to school may want layers ready for mornings in the 50s. Energy use may stay balanced, with air conditioning needed in the afternoon but little demand for heat overnight.
The dry stretch continues into the weekend, bringing nearly flawless late-summer weather. With no rain expected, Cincinnati parks, trails, and festivals will see ideal conditions.
Sunny skies dominate the outlook, but the National Weather Service advises checking daily updates in case a shift brings late-week clouds.
Five-Day Forecast for Cincinnati, Ohio
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 81, low around 55.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 83, low around 59.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 86, low around 60.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 87, low around 59.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 87, low around 62.
