, with very cold winters and warm to hot summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms.
The city is located in southern Ohio, in the Midwest of the United States, at an altitude of 150 meters (490 feet). Across the Ohio River lies the state of Kentucky, with the twin cities of Covington and Newport.
of the coldest month (January) is of -0.4 °C (31.4 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F).
amounts to 1,150 millimeters (45.3 inches) per year.
, from late November to early March, is very cold.
are frequent, and at times can be abundant. On average, 59 centimeters (23 inches) of snow fall per year. The heaviest snowfall in one day occurred in February 1998, when 30 cm (12 in) of snow fell. However, snow is not as abundant as on the east coast of the United States or in the Great Lakes region.
are intense, in fact, the temperature drops below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 °C) almost every year. The record cold, -31.5 °C (-24.5 °F), was set in January 1977, while in January 1994, the temperature dropped to -31 °C (-24 °F).
However, there can also be short, fairly mild periods, with highs of 12/13 °C (54/55 °F) or more.
, from June to August, is hot and quite sunny, although thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon.
. Typically, the temperature reaches 35 °C (95 °F) on the hottest days of the year, although the record is 40 °C (104 °F), set in July 2012.
, from mid-March to May and from September to mid-November, are unsettled seasons, with fairly frequent rains and sudden changes in temperature. However, there are also stable and pleasant periods.
can form, which are most likely in spring, but can occasionally occur in autumn as well.
The best times to visit Cincinnati are spring and autumn, especially the months of May and September.
From mid-October to early November, you can admire the beautiful colors of the trees losing their leaves (the phenomenon called
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. The average temperature is of
-0.4 °C, with a minimum of
-4.9 °C and a maximum of
4.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-31.2 °C in January 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
20 °C in January 1999.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.2 kph.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
1.5 °C, with a minimum of
-3.4 °C and a maximum of
6.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-14 °C. However, it dropped to
-24.4 °C in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19 °C. However, it reached
26.1 °C in February 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
15.3 kph.
March is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.5 °C, with a minimum of
1 °C and a maximum of
11.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-17.8 °C in March 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
23.5 °C. However, it reached
28.3 °C in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
105 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
15.7 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.6 °C, with a minimum of
6.5 °C and a maximum of
18.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-9 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in April 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
115 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
15.5 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
17.8 °C, with a minimum of
12.1 °C and a maximum of
23.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.2 °C in May 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
33.3 °C in May 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.4 °C, with a minimum of
16.7 °C and a maximum of
28.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in June 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.4 °C, with a minimum of
18.8 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.3 °C in July 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.8 °C, with a minimum of
18.1 °C and a maximum of
29.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
8.3 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in August 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.9 kph.
September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.1 °C, with a minimum of
14.1 °C and a maximum of
26.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.6 °C in September 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37.8 °C in September 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
10.5 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
7.6 °C and a maximum of
19.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.6 °C in October 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
35 °C in October 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.
November is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
6.9 °C, with a minimum of
1.7 °C and a maximum of
12.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7 °C. However, it dropped to
-12.2 °C in November 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
27.8 °C in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
13.7 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2 °C, with a minimum of
-2.3 °C and a maximum of
6.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-19.4 °C in December 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
18 °C. However, it reached
22.2 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
95 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.