Cleveland weather in July
In July, Cleveland sees average daytime highs of 80°F and overnight lows near 68°F, with 3.9 in of rain across 12.1 wet days and about 14.7 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 80°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in July, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Cleveland's 2nd-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Cleveland's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 80°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 68°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.9 in
- 12.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 42 min
- 5:11 AM – 7:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.44 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Cleveland is city in and county seat of Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
- Density
- 1,711/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1796
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 80°F through the month.
A typical July day in Cleveland reaches about 80°F in the afternoon and slips back to 68°F overnight — a 13°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 73°F and 88°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Avg low (°F) | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 66 |
| 2 | 80 | 67 |
| 3 | 80 | 67 |
| 4 | 80 | 67 |
| 5 | 80 | 67 |
| 6 | 80 | 67 |
| 7 | 80 | 67 |
| 8 | 80 | 67 |
| 9 | 80 | 67 |
| 10 | 80 | 67 |
| 11 | 80 | 67 |
| 12 | 80 | 68 |
| 13 | 80 | 68 |
| 14 | 81 | 68 |
| 15 | 81 | 68 |
| 16 | 81 | 68 |
| 17 | 81 | 68 |
| 18 | 81 | 68 |
| 19 | 81 | 68 |
| 20 | 80 | 68 |
| 21 | 80 | 68 |
| 22 | 80 | 68 |
| 23 | 80 | 68 |
| 24 | 80 | 68 |
| 25 | 80 | 68 |
| 26 | 80 | 68 |
| 27 | 80 | 68 |
| 28 | 80 | 68 |
| 29 | 80 | 68 |
| 30 | 80 | 68 |
| 31 | 80 | 68 |
How July really feels in Cleveland
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Cleveland weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° / 22° | 3.2 | 12.9 | 10.2 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 35° / 23° | 2.5 | 10.3 | 7 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 43° / 30° | 3.3 | 11.8 | 4.8 | 11.7 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 56° / 41° | 4.1 | 13.7 | 1.5 | 13.1 | 3.4 |
| May | 67° / 53° | 3.8 | 13.6 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 77° / 63° | 4.4 | 13.2 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 80° / 68° | 3.9 | 12.1 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 78° / 66° | 3.5 | 11.7 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 72° / 59° | 3.4 | 10.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 61° / 48° | 3.4 | 11.8 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 49° / 38° | 3.4 | 12.4 | 3.1 | 9.7 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 38° / 29° | 3.2 | 12.5 | 7.2 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 39% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 59 | 41 |
| 5 | 60 | 40 |
| 6 | 60 | 40 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 61 | 39 |
| 9 | 61 | 39 |
| 10 | 61 | 39 |
| 11 | 61 | 39 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 59 | 41 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 57 | 43 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 56 | 44 |
| 27 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 57 | 43 |
| 30 | 57 | 43 |
| 31 | 58 | 42 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Cleveland gets around 3.9 in of rain over 12.1 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 43% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 |
| 2 | 42 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 39 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 37 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 38 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 38 |
| 16 | 39 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 39 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 40 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 40 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 40 |
| 27 | 40 |
| 28 | 40 |
| 29 | 40 |
| 30 | 39 |
| 31 | 39 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the muggy band about 31% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 46% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Humid (%) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Oppressive (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | 10 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 11 | 0 |
| 4 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 11 | 0 |
| 5 | 9 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| 6 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| 8 | 8 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| 9 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 13 | 0 |
| 10 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 13 | 0 |
| 11 | 6 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 14 | 1 |
| 12 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 14 | 1 |
| 13 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 31 | 14 | 1 |
| 14 | 6 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 15 | 1 |
| 15 | 5 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 5 | 19 | 27 | 32 | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 5 | 18 | 27 | 33 | 16 | 1 |
| 18 | 5 | 18 | 27 | 33 | 16 | 1 |
| 19 | 5 | 17 | 27 | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| 20 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| 21 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| 22 | 5 | 16 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| 23 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| 24 | 4 | 15 | 30 | 33 | 17 | 1 |
| 25 | 4 | 15 | 31 | 32 | 17 | 1 |
| 26 | 4 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 1 |
| 27 | 4 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 1 |
| 28 | 4 | 15 | 32 | 32 | 15 | 1 |
| 29 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 1 |
| 30 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 32 | 14 | 1 |
| 31 | 5 | 16 | 33 | 32 | 14 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 7 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 7 | light breeze |
| 10 | 7 | light breeze |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 hours at the start of July to 14 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:01 AM to 5:24 AM, and sunset from 7:59 PM to 7:42 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:42 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.0 | 5:01 | 7:59 |
| 2 | 15.0 | 5:02 | 7:59 |
| 3 | 14.9 | 5:02 | 7:59 |
| 4 | 14.9 | 5:03 | 7:59 |
| 5 | 14.9 | 5:03 | 7:59 |
| 6 | 14.9 | 5:04 | 7:58 |
| 7 | 14.9 | 5:04 | 7:58 |
| 8 | 14.9 | 5:05 | 7:58 |
| 9 | 14.9 | 5:06 | 7:57 |
| 10 | 14.8 | 5:06 | 7:57 |
| 11 | 14.8 | 5:07 | 7:57 |
| 12 | 14.8 | 5:08 | 7:56 |
| 13 | 14.8 | 5:08 | 7:56 |
| 14 | 14.8 | 5:09 | 7:55 |
| 15 | 14.7 | 5:10 | 7:55 |
| 16 | 14.7 | 5:11 | 7:54 |
| 17 | 14.7 | 5:11 | 7:54 |
| 18 | 14.7 | 5:12 | 7:53 |
| 19 | 14.7 | 5:13 | 7:52 |
| 20 | 14.6 | 5:14 | 7:52 |
| 21 | 14.6 | 5:15 | 7:51 |
| 22 | 14.6 | 5:16 | 7:50 |
| 23 | 14.5 | 5:17 | 7:49 |
| 24 | 14.5 | 5:17 | 7:48 |
| 25 | 14.5 | 5:18 | 7:48 |
| 26 | 14.5 | 5:19 | 7:47 |
| 27 | 14.4 | 5:20 | 7:46 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 5:21 | 7:45 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 5:22 | 7:44 |
| 30 | 14.3 | 5:23 | 7:43 |
| 31 | 14.3 | 5:24 | 7:42 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.44 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.43 kWh/m² to a high of 6.5 kWh/m² in June across the year — July's 6.44 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Cleveland?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Cleveland for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Cleveland in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Cleveland sees daytime highs around 80°F and nights near 68°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes and rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Cleveland in July
The nearest coast averages about 73°F in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 9 mi away) is warmest in August at about 75°F and coldest in February near 33°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 28 to Sep 24 — about 2.9 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 36 | 33 | 35 | 40 | 51 | 65 | 73 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 51 | 42 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | Bracing |
| Feb | 33 | Bracing |
| Mar | 35 | Bracing |
| Apr | 40 | Bracing |
| May | 51 | Bracing |
| Jun | 65 | Cool |
| Jul | 73 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 75 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 71 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 62 | Cool |
| Nov | 51 | Bracing |
| Dec | 42 | Bracing |
UV index in Cleveland in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Cleveland peaks around June 19 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Cleveland in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Cleveland is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Cleveland?
Cleveland sits at 41.5°N, 81.7°W, 653 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Detroit-Shoreway, 2.5 mi away.
Topography around Cleveland
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Cleveland.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Cleveland has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 177 ft around an average of 617 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 679 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 879 ft.
The land around Cleveland is covered by artificial surfaces (49%) and water (31%) within 2 miles, water (40%), artificial surfaces (29%) and trees (24%) within 10 miles, and water (42%) and trees (33%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Cleveland (41.4995°, -81.6954°, elevation 653 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).