Cincinnati weather, reported by Guinness
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What Cincinnati weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Cincinnati's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.6°F / 4°C | 23.1°F / -5°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 43.7°F / 7°C | 25.8°F / -3°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 53.5°F / 12°C | 33.8°F / 1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 65.5°F / 19°C | 43.7°F / 7°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 74.5°F / 24°C | 53.7°F / 12°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 82.6°F / 28°C | 62.1°F / 17°C | Risky — early/late only |
| July | 86°F / 30°C | 65.9°F / 19°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 85.2°F / 30°C | 64.6°F / 18°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 78.9°F / 26°C | 57.3°F / 14°C | Caution — shade & water |
| October | 66.7°F / 19°C | 45.7°F / 8°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 53.8°F / 12°C | 35.1°F / 2°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 43.3°F / 6°C | 27.9°F / -2°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 108°F / 42°C (July 21, 1934) · Record low: -25°F / -32°C (January 18, 1977) · Average snowfall: 23.3″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport).
Cincinnati weather facts every pet owner should know
- Cincinnati winters dip to average January lows of 23.1F, in the caution band for dogs, and the all-time record is a brutal -25F from January 1977.
- Summer afternoons average 86.0F in July with Ohio Valley humidity, so midday walks give way to morning and evening loops.
- Cincinnati averages 23.3 inches of snow per year, with January the snowiest at 7.7 inches: enough to bring out sidewalk salt, so rinse paws after winter walks.
- Built on hills above the Ohio River, Cincinnati's valley traps summer humidity, which makes an 86F afternoon feel hotter to a panting dog.
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