Cleveland weather, reported by Frenchy
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What Cleveland weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Cleveland'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 | 35.8°F / 2°C | 22.3°F / -5°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 38.5°F / 4°C | 23.7°F / -5°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 47.1°F / 8°C | 30.7°F / -1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 60.1°F / 16°C | 40.8°F / 5°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 71.1°F / 22°C | 51.4°F / 11°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 79.8°F / 27°C | 61.1°F / 16°C | Caution — shade & water |
| July | 83.7°F / 29°C | 65.3°F / 19°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 82°F / 28°C | 63.9°F / 18°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 75.6°F / 24°C | 57.1°F / 14°C | Fine for most dogs |
| October | 63.7°F / 18°C | 46.5°F / 8°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 51.3°F / 11°C | 36.7°F / 3°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 40.4°F / 5°C | 28.2°F / -2°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 104°F / 40°C (June 25, 1988) · Record low: -20°F / -29°C (January 19, 1994) · Average snowfall: 63.8″ a year, peaking in January
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport).
Cleveland weather facts every pet owner should know
- Cleveland averages 63.8 inches of snow a year, with January alone bringing 18.4 inches, so paw balm and post-walk salt rinses are winter staples.
- Lake Erie drives Cleveland's lake-effect snow machine, which can bury the East Side fast, so every dog household needs an indoor play plan for snowed-in days.
- January highs average just 35.8F and lows 22.3F, squarely in the caution zone, so small and senior dogs need coats for most of the winter.
- Summers are milder than in most big US cities, with July highs averaging 83.7F, though the 104F record from June 1988 shows heat checks still matter.
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