Lorain, Ohio Weather
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Lorain weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Mostly Clear——74°51°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——84°57°+10°
- FridayJun 5Light Drizzle10%—79°64°-5°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers81%—74°65°-5°
- SundayJun 7Overcast57%—70°61°-4°
- MondayJun 8Partly Cloudy——79°58°+9°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle——82°65°+3°
PM2.5 at 8.8 µg/m³ (AQI 49) with a 1.00 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 45 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 45
- UV peak
- 4.5 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 45
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 8.8 µg/m³ (AQI 49) with a 1.00 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 1.00
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 3:25 AM
- Moonset
- 12:20 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Lorain at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 72°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 25 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Lorain
SPC has placed Lorain in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Lorain's peak warmth at roughly 72°F mean temperature, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions around 27°F. June sees the heaviest rainfall at 3.9 inches, contrasting with February's lightest precipitation of 1.7 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 2.1″ | 5 |
| February | 29° | 1.7″ | 4 |
| March | 37° | 2.5″ | 6 |
| April | 49° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| May | 60° | 3.6″ | 8 |
| June | 69° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| July | 72° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| August | 70° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| September | 64° | 3.7″ | 6 |
| October | 53° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| November | 42° | 3.0″ | 7 |
| December | 32° | 2.3″ | 6 |
Regional context
Lorain falls within the warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Cleveland, OH, Akron, OH, Toledo, OH, Youngstown, OH, Canton, OH.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the return of yellow warblers to Lorain's woodlands, their bright songs marking the transition from cool spring days to warmer weather ahead.
May sees the emergence of trout lily blooms in local forest understories, their distinctive yellow petals appearing as soil temperatures climb past winter's grip.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Lorain?
- Lorain's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-April, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Lorain?
- June receives the most rainfall at approximately 3.9 inches on average, with the city collecting roughly 37 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Lorain?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Lorain?
- January typically brings the coldest weather, averaging about 27°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Lorain?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Lorain get?
- Lorain experiences about 77 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Lorain?
- Lorain's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; use the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Lorain, Ohio experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. January temperatures hover near 27°F while July averages 72°F, creating a 46°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 37 inches, distributed across roughly 77 rainy days throughout the year.
Several factors drive Lorain's weather patterns: its latitude of 41.4°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.