Wednesday morning in Cincinnati opened cool and gray, with temperatures in the mid‑60s and a noticeable break in the sticky air after several hot days earlier this month. High pressure is sliding in today, bringing mostly sunny skies and a high near 77°F, a brief but welcome timeout before the heat ramps back up late in the weekend. Light north winds should keep the afternoon feeling comfortable for errands, park time and patio hangs.
Afternoon and Tonight
Expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon with a high around 77°F and north winds at 5 to 8 mph, with rain chances essentially at zero. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low near 57°F and light northerly breezes. For the full local forecast, see the National Weather Service.
Plan Ahead
Temperatures start climbing again by Friday and into the weekend, with highs near 82°F Friday and heading into the 80s on Saturday. If readings push back into the 90s, the City of Cincinnati lists cooling centers and CRC aquatic sites to help you beat the heat. Whatever your plans, bring water, find shade where you can and keep a backup option in mind for outdoor events.
Weekend Outlook
Sunday is on track to be the hottest day, with highs near 91°F and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after about 2 p.m. Sunday night and Monday carry roughly a 30 to 40% chance for scattered storms. Any storms that pop up could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds, so have an indoor alternative ready for picnics, youth sports or patio meetups. Keep phone alerts turned on and steer clear of driving through standing water if a downpour hits.
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