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Cleveland Basks in Sun Before Frosty Fall Chill Blows In

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Published on October 21, 2026
Cleveland Basks in Sun Before Frosty Fall Chill Blows InSource: Geowizical / Wikimedia Commons

Cleveland is expected to see sunshine Wednesday, with a high near 64 degrees. The forecast stays dry through the weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching the lower 70s Sunday before a front may arrive Tuesday or Tuesday night, with possible rain late Tuesday into Wednesday.

Sunny Wednesday

Sunshine is expected through the afternoon, while a lake-enhanced northerly breeze reaches 5 to 7 knots at CLE and ERI.

The National Weather Service's Cleveland office expects another sunny day Thursday with a high near 64 degrees. The latest forecast also keeps Friday and Saturday dry, with highs near 64 and 65 degrees.

Sunday Could Reach the Lower 70s

Sunday could reach the lower 70s. Overnight lows will generally fall into the 40s, with temperatures near 50 degrees Sunday night before another mostly sunny Monday.

The sharpest chill arrives Friday night into Saturday morning, when Cleveland could dip near 40 degrees. Cooler inland neighborhoods and outlying areas may see frost in the coldest spots, even as Lake Erie helps moderate temperatures closer to the city.

Localized Fog Note For Early Travelers

A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday for portions of northwest Ohio, though Cleveland's forecast zone is not included. Patchy fog may still develop in some river valleys farther east, so drivers heading out before sunrise should be ready for briefly reduced visibility.

Dry Weather Holds Through Monday

Rain is essentially absent from the forecast through Monday, making for a favorable run of fall weather for outdoor plans. A front may arrive Tuesday or Tuesday night, with possible rain late Tuesday into Wednesday.

The updated outlook builds on Tuesday's Cleveland forecast while adding more detail about the cooler nights ahead. For now, the city gets several more days of sunshine before the season starts acting a little more like late October.