Cincinnati is starting cloudy and cool this morning (Wednesday, May 6, 2026), with spotty light rain wrapping up early and temperatures stuck in the upper 40s. A cold front will slide southeast before midmorning, then drier air moves in and afternoon highs climb to about 62°F. North winds of 5 to 8 mph will keep it feeling brisk, but most neighborhoods should stay dry after the early rain fades.
Late-Morning Clearing, Dry Afternoon
Once the morning showers taper off, look for breaks of sunshine and partly sunny skies through the afternoon, along with light north winds. New rainfall totals will be on the low side, roughly a tenth to a quarter of an inch where showers do fall, so the commute should steadily improve by midmorning. For precise timing and neighborhood-level details, see the National Weather Service.
Tonight: Cooler With Patchy Frost North
Clouds hang around for much of tonight with a low near 44°F and light north winds. Partial clearing late at night could allow temperatures to slip into the upper 30s across the far northern suburbs, which means a brief patch of frost is possible there. If you have tender plants, it would not hurt to cover them for the night.
Weekend Outlook: Showers And Thunderstorms Possible
Low-level southerly winds return Friday (May 8, 2026), which will moderate temperatures ahead of a passing shortwave that is expected to bring showers and possibly thunderstorms late Friday into early Saturday. The highest chances arrive Friday night. Saturday should be warmer with a high near 76°F, then another front could trigger showers and thunderstorms Sunday (May 10, 2026) with pockets of heavy rain possible. Forecasters note that timing and coverage may change, so check the full National Weather Service discussion for updates.
