Lorain, United States experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 9°C (48°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have cooled by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Lorain, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Lorain, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Mar–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.9/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 14°C / 9°C
Feels Like 13°C / 6°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 91 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 22 km/h
Dew Point 7°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 12 days
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Avg Low22°C
Rain13days
Coldest Month
-3°C
January
Avg High1°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
9days
September
Avg High23°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
January (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:56
Daylight 15.2h
Sunset 21:05
Live conditions—
Lorain on the map · live conditions
Lorain, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Lorain
- Population
- 63.6K
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Coordinates
- 41.45°, -82.18°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 7°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 21°C
Rain 12 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -2°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -3°C . Feb: 3°C / -2°C . Mar: 7°C / 1°C . Apr: 12°C / 6°C . May: 19°C / 13°C . Jun: 24°C / 19°C . Jul: 27°C / 22°C . Aug: 26°C / 21°C . Sep: 23°C / 18°C . Oct: 17°C / 12°C . Nov: 9°C / 5°C . Dec: 4°C / 0°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 82 mm. Feb: 77 mm. Mar: 91 mm. Apr: 106 mm. May: 110 mm. Jun: 99 mm. Jul: 121 mm. Aug: 84 mm. Sep: 72 mm. Oct: 92 mm. Nov: 80 mm. Dec: 81 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 76%. Mar: 74%. Apr: 73%. May: 76%. Jun: 74%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 75%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 73%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 26 km/h . Feb: 26 km/h . Mar: 25 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 23 km/h . Nov: 26 km/h . Dec: 26 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 6h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 9h. May: 11h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 14 days. Feb: 10 days. Mar: 7 days. Apr: 3 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 5 days. Dec: 10 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 28°C | Jul · 27°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -5°C | Jan · -3°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 140 mm | Jul · 121 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 29 km/h | Jan · 26 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -3°C | -4°C / -9°C | 12days (82 mm) Wet | 4.7h Fair | 76% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -2°C | -2°C / -8°C | 11days (77 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 76% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / 1°C | 3°C / -4°C | 13days (91 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 6°C | 10°C / 2°C | 14days (106 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.7 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 19°C / 13°C | 18°C / 11°C | 13days (110 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 76% Humid | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 24°C / 19°C | 26°C / 19°C | 11days (99 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 27°C / 22°C | 29°C / 23°C | 13days (121 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 21°C | 28°C / 22°C | 12days (84 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 18°C | 24°C / 18°C | 9days (72 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 75% Muggy | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 12°C | 15°C / 9°C | 12days (92 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 5°C | 6°C / 0°C | 12days (80 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / 0°C | 0°C / -5°C | 13days (81 mm) Wet | 4.5h Fair | 77% Humid | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Lorain are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Lorain, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Lorain is July, with average daytime highs of 27°C (80°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Lorain is January, with average overnight lows of -3°C (26°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Lorain is July, averaging 121mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Lorain runs through April, March, May, July, with the heaviest rainfall in April. Based on 10-year averages for Lorain.
Lorain receives approximately 103 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Lorain.
The least favorable months to visit Lorain are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Lorain is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Lorain is 75%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Lorain receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 13 cm (5 in) of accumulation, with about 12 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Lorain are 22 km/h (14 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Lorain averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 63%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Lorain is 7°C (45°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Lorain has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Lorain ranges from 6°C (43°F) to 13°C (55°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Lorain. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Lorain, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 24°C (75°F) and 11 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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