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Ohio Weather: Record 87° Heat, October Rainfall Far Below Normal
CLEVELAND, OH – October 2026 brought unusually warm temperatures and significantly below normal rainfall across northern Ohio, with several communities setting record highs as temperatures climbed int
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-05T10:43:02.653Z
CLEVELAND, OH – October 2026 brought unusually warm temperatures and significantly below normal rainfall across northern Ohio, with several communities setting record highs as temperatures climbed into the 80s. New figures from federal meteorologists reveal how widespread the warmth and dry conditions became.
According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, temperatures averaged above normal throughout October, while precipitation totals remained below historical averages across its forecast region, including northern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania.
Record Breaking Heat Sweeps Northern Ohio October 13 marked an exceptional day for autumn warmth, with record high temperatures reported throughout the region.
Toledo reached 87 degrees, Cleveland recorded 86 degrees, and Akron Canton climbed to 83 degrees.
Youngstown also reached 83 degrees, while Erie, Pennsylvania, recorded 85 degrees.
Average high temperatures for October were 70.6 degrees in Toledo, 68.7 degrees in Cleveland and 67.5 degrees in Youngstown.
Toledo experienced its ninth warmest October on record, with an average monthly temperature of 58.2 degrees.
Despite the unusual warmth, colder conditions briefly returned later in the month. Youngstown dropped to 29 degrees on October 18, while Cleveland reached 34 degrees October 19.
Rainfall Deficits Exceed 2 Inches in Some Communities Dry conditions were another major feature of October's weather.
Akron Canton recorded just 1.33 inches of precipitation, finishing 2.01 inches below normal.
Youngstown received only 0.90 inches, a deficit of 2.44 inches, making it the city's 10th driest October on record.
Cleveland measured 2.24 inches, which was 1.36 inches below normal.
Toledo recorded 1.81 inches, while Mansfield received 1.70 inches, both below their seasonal averages.
The combination of above normal temperatures and limited rainfall made October notably warmer and drier than usual across the region.
Residents can review additional historical climate information through the National Weather Service's Cleveland office.