Akron, Ohio Weather
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Akron weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——87°60°—
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers94%0.08″82°67°-5°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle55%—79°64°-3°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle——84°58°+5°
- TuesdayJun 9Heavy Drizzle37%—76°68°-8°
- WednesdayJun 10Drizzle42%0.07″71°67°-5°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast28%—74°68°+3°
AQI 79 (Moderate), driven by Ozone. AQI down 11 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning). Ozone at AQI 43 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 19 by mid-afternoon.
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 43 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 19 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 43
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 19
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 6.2 µg/m³ (AQI 34) with a 0.91 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.91
- 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
- 4:29 AM
- Moonset
- 2:29 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Akron at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 22 (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 5, 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 — Akron
SPC has placed Akron in the Slight Risk category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3SLGTSlight Risk
Scattered severe storms possible. A few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts possible.
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 Akron's warmest temperatures at around 75°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at roughly 29°F. June sees peak rainfall at 3.7 inches, with February recording the lowest at 1.4 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 1.8″ | 4 |
| February | 31° | 1.4″ | 4 |
| March | 39° | 2.5″ | 6 |
| April | 51° | 2.8″ | 6 |
| May | 62° | 3.6″ | 8 |
| June | 70° | 3.7″ | 7 |
| July | 75° | 3.6″ | 7 |
| August | 73° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| September | 66° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| October | 54° | 2.5″ | 6 |
| November | 43° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| December | 34° | 2.0″ | 5 |
Regional context
Akron falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities.
Similar climates: Cleveland, OH, Toledo, OH, Youngstown, OH, Canton, OH, Lorain, OH.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the emergence of mayflies along Akron's waterways, their brief adult stage signaling the transition from spring to early summer.
American robins begin their second nesting cycle in mid-May, constructing fresh mud-lined nests as daylight hours continue lengthening.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Akron?
- Akron's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-April, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Akron?
- June records the highest rainfall at about 3.7 inches on average, with the city receiving roughly 33 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Akron?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 75°F.
- What is the coldest month in Akron?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 29°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Akron?
- 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 Akron get?
- Akron experiences about 71 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Akron?
- Akron's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; consult the USDA's online lookup tool with the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Akron, Ohio experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. January temperatures hover near 29°F while July averages 75°F, creating a 46°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 33 inches, distributed across roughly 71 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here stem from Akron's latitude at 41.1°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.