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Cleveland, OH Weather: Near-Record Warmth Oct. 28–29
Cleveland, OH — Northeast Ohio residents can expect unusually warm late October weather Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28–29, with afternoon temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees above normal and some c
By Grant Holloway · 2026-10-28T11:50:47.867Z
Cleveland, OH — Northeast Ohio residents can expect unusually warm late October weather Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 28–29, with afternoon temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees above normal and some communities potentially approaching daily record highs.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, dry conditions are expected Wednesday and through the first half of Thursday, providing a stretch of mild weather across northern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania.
Wednesday afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach the lower to middle 70s across much of northern Ohio, with slightly cooler readings near portions of Lake Erie.
Cleveland is expected to reach approximately 74 degrees Wednesday, while Akron, Canton, Mansfield and surrounding communities could experience similar temperatures.
Thursday Could Approach Record Highs
Forecasters expect temperatures to climb further Thursday, Oct. 29, potentially bringing several communities close to historical daily records.
Cleveland's record high for Oct. 29 is 78 degrees, set in both 1946 and 2024.
The National Weather Service forecasts a Thursday high near 76 degrees in Cleveland, placing the city within approximately 2 degrees of its daily record.
Akron Canton's record stands at 77 degrees, established in 1900, while Mansfield's record is 79 degrees from 1922.
Toledo's record high is 79 degrees, set in 2024, and Youngstown's is 77 degrees, also established in 2024.
Across the state line, Erie, Pennsylvania, has a daily record of 77 degrees from 2024.
Unusually Warm Conditions Across the Region
Thursday temperatures are expected to reach the middle to upper 70s across much of northern Ohio, including communities along Interstate 71, Interstate 77 and Interstate 90.
The National Weather Service emphasizes that temperatures may approach records, but new records are not guaranteed.
Residents planning outdoor activities can expect generally favorable conditions through Wednesday and early Thursday.
For updated forecasts and temperature records, visit weather.gov/cle.