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Southwest Ohio Weather: Sunny 70° Saturday, Oct. 24
Cincinnati, OH – A stretch of sunny, mild fall weather is expected across southwest Ohio heading into the weekend, with temperatures reaching 70 degrees Saturday, October 24, before climbing to approx
By Marcus Hale · 2026-10-21T09:48:40.394Z
Cincinnati, OH – A stretch of sunny, mild fall weather is expected across southwest Ohio heading into the weekend, with temperatures reaching 70 degrees Saturday, October 24, before climbing to approximately 73 degrees Sunday. Residents across Cincinnati, Hamilton County and the surrounding Greater Cincinnati area can expect several days of favorable outdoor conditions as the region moves toward the final weekend before Halloween.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, dry weather and sunshine will dominate the Cincinnati forecast through Sunday, with afternoon temperatures generally ranging from the upper 60s to lower 70s. The weekend warming follows several chilly mornings, including Wednesday's early reading of approximately 41 degrees at Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
The airport also reported fog and mist early Wednesday, with humidity reaching 100% and visibility around 5 miles. Patchy morning fog remains possible through Thursday, but sunshine is expected to develop after the early morning hours.
Five Day Cincinnati Weather Outlook Wednesday 10/21: Patchy fog is expected between 7 and 10 a.m., followed by sunshine and an afternoon high near 71 degrees. Winds will remain calm throughout the day. Clear skies are expected Wednesday night, with patchy fog possible after 5 a.m. and temperatures falling to approximately 42 degrees.
Thursday 10/22: Patchy fog could linger before 10 a.m., especially in areas where overnight moisture collects. Otherwise, sunny skies are expected, with temperatures climbing to around 69 degrees. Calm winds will become northeast near 5 mph during the afternoon. Thursday night will be clear, with lows near 44 degrees.
Friday 10/23: Another sunny day is expected across Cincinnati, with afternoon temperatures reaching approximately 68 degrees. Calm winds will become easterly around 6 mph during the afternoon. Mostly clear skies Friday night will allow temperatures to fall to approximately 43 degrees.
Saturday 10/24: Sunshine will continue as temperatures reach approximately 70 degrees, offering favorable conditions for outdoor recreation, neighborhood events and weekend travel. No precipitation is indicated in the supplied forecast. Mostly clear skies are expected Saturday night, with temperatures dropping to around 44 degrees.
Sunday 10/25: The weekend's warmest conditions are expected, with sunshine and an afternoon high near 73 degrees. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 46 degrees. The forecast indicates another dry day for outdoor plans across the Cincinnati area.
Will the Warm Weather Continue Into Next Week? The National Weather Service forecast suggests the mild pattern will continue Monday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees. Monday night temperatures are expected to fall to approximately 48 degrees.
Tuesday will remain partly sunny, with highs near 68 degrees.
Looking farther ahead, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center temperature outlook for October 28 through November 3 favors above normal temperatures across Ohio, including the Cincinnati region.
The agency's precipitation outlook places southwest Ohio near the transition between near normal and slightly above normal precipitation probabilities, indicating some uncertainty in the longer range rainfall pattern.
Although the extended outlook favors warmer conditions, it does not guarantee sunshine or temperatures in the 70s every day.
For Greater Cincinnati residents, Saturday and Sunday currently offer a promising combination of sunshine, comfortable afternoon temperatures and dry conditions heading toward Halloween week.